Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module Installation Guide: October 2003

Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module
Installation Guide
October 2003
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C O N T E N T S
Preface xi
Audience xi
Organization xii
Conventions xii
Statement 1071—Warning Definition xiv
Related Documentation xix
Obtaining Documentation xix
Cisco.com xx
Documentation CD-ROM xx
Ordering Documentation xx
Documentation Feedback xxi
Obtaining Technical Assistance xxi
Cisco TAC Website xxii
Opening a TAC Case xxii
TAC Case Priority Definitions xxiii
Obtaining Additional Publications and Information xxiii
CHAPTER 1 Product Overview 1-1

Catalyst 6000 Series Switches 1-2
Catalyst 6500 Series Switches 1-4
Supervisor Engines 1-8
LEDs 1-12
RESET Button 1-13
CONSOLE Port 1-13

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CONSOLE PORT MODE Switch 1-14

Switch Load 1-15
PCMCIA Slot 1-15
Uplink Ports 1-15
10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switching Modules 1-16
24-Port 10BASE-FL Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6024-10FL-MT) 1-20
48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6148-GE-TX) 1-21
(WS-X6148V-GE-TX) 1-21
48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6148-RJ21V) 1-22
24-Port 100BASE-FX Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6224-100FX-MT) 1-24
48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248-RJ45) 1-25
48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248-TEL) 1-25
48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248A-TEL) 1-26
(WS-X6324-100FX-MM) 1-26
(WS-X6324-100FX-SM) 1-27
48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6348-RJ-45) 1-29
24-Port 100BASE-FX Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6524-100FX-MM) 1-31
(WS-X6548-GE-TX) 1-31

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(WS-X6548V-GE-TX) 1-32
48-Port 10/100BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6548-RJ-21) 1-33
48-Port 10/100BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6548-RJ-45) 1-34
48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6748-GE-TX) 1-35
Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules 1-36
16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6316-GE-TX) 1-38
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6408-GBIC) 1-38
8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6408A-GBIC) 1-39
16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6416-GE-MT) 1-41
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module (WS-X6501-10GEX4) 1-41
1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base Module (WS-X6502-10GE) 1-42
16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6516A-GBIC) 1-43
16-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6516-GE-TX) 1-44
4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6704-10GE) 1-44
24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6724-SFP) 1-45
Ethernet Module LEDs 1-47
ATM Modules 1-48
1-Port OC-12 ATM Module (WS-X6101-OC12-MMF) 1-49
1-Port OC-12 ATM Module (WS-X6101-OC12-SMF) 1-50
ATM Module LEDs 1-51
FlexWAN Module (WS-X6182-2PA) 1-52
Multilayer Switch Module (WS-X6302-MSM) 1-54

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Network Analysis Modules 1-58

Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-1) 1-59
Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-2) 1-61
Firewall Services Module (WS-SVC-FWM-1-K9) 1-63
IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module (WS-SVC-IPSEC-1) 1-66
Intrusion Detection System Module (WS-X6381-IDS) 1-68
Content Switching Module (WS-X6066-SLB-APC) 1-71
Switch Fabric Modules 1-72
Switch Fabric Module (WS-C6500-SFM) 1-72
Switch Fabric Module 2 (WS-X6500-SFM2) 1-73
Voice-Related Modules 1-75
Communications Media Module (WS-SVC-CMM) 1-75
8-Port T1/E1 PSTN Interface Module (WS-X6608-T1/E1) 1-80
24-Port FXS Analog Interface Module (WS-X6624-FXS) 1-82
Port Addresses 1-84
Physical Interface Addresses 1-85
MAC Addresses 1-86
Hot Swapping Supervisor Engines and Switching Modules 1-87
Power Management and Environmental Monitoring 1-88
CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation 2-1

Limiting Connection Distances 2-1
Determining Cable Distances 2-2
ATM 2-3
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet 2-4
Gigabit Ethernet 2-5
10-Gigabit Ethernet 2-7

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Patch Cord 2-9

Differential Mode Delay 2-11
Console Port Cabling Specifications—Supervisor Engine Only 2-13
Port Connector Requirements—Switching Modules Only 2-14
Port Densities 2-16
Gigabit Interface Converters 2-18
WS-G5483 Copper GBIC 2-19
WS-G5484, WS-G5486, and WS-G5487 Optical GBICs 2-20
Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing GBICs 2-21
SFP Optical Transceiver Modules 2-22
1000BASE-T SFP Modules 2-23
CWDM SFP Optical Transceiver Modules 2-24
XenPak Optical Transceiver Modules 2-25
Software Requirements 2-26
CHAPTER 3 Installing the Module 3-1

Required Tools 3-2
Installing a Supervisor Engine or a Switching Module 3-2
Removing the Supervisor Engine or a Switching Module 3-12
Connecting to the Console Port—Supervisor Engine Only 3-15
Connecting a Terminal 3-15
Connecting a Modem 3-16
Connecting to the Uplink Ports—Supervisor Engine Only 3-16
Using Flash PC Cards 3-17
Installing and Removing a Flash PC Card 3-19
Verifying the Installation 3-19
Verifying Newly Installed Modules 3-20
Checking Connectivity 3-22
What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying Connectivity 3-22

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APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1

Module Specifications A-1
Regulatory Standards Compliance A-2
APPENDIX B Cable and Connector Specifications B-1

RJ-21 Connector B-2
RJ-21 (WS-X6624-FXS Only) B-4
RJ-45 Connector B-5
Supervisor Engine Console Port Signals and Pinouts B-8
CONSOLE PORT MODE Switch B-9
Identifying a Rollover Cable B-9
Console Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts B-10
Console Port Mode 2 Signaling and Pinouts B-13
Fiber-Optic Connectors B-14
SC Connectors B-14
MT-RJ Connectors B-15
LC Connectors B-16
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors B-17
INDEX

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Preface
This preface describes who should read the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Module
Installation Guide, how it is organized, and its document conventions.
Audience
Only trained and qualified service personnel (as defined in IEC 60950 and
AS/NZS3260) should install, replace, or service the equipment described in this
publication.

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Organization
Organization
This publication is organized as follows:
Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1 Product Overview Provides an overview of the Catalyst 6500 series
switches, the supervisor engine, Ethernet switching
modules, and ATM modules.
Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation Describes how to prepare your site before installing the
supervisor engine and switching modules, and includes
information on ensuring safety during installation and
preparing the necessary cabling and interface
connectors.
Chapter 3 Installing the Module Describes how to install the supervisor engine, Ethernet
switching modules, and ATM modules in the
Catalyst 6500 series switch. Includes procedures to
verify the module operation after installation.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Lists the technical specifications for the Catalyst 6500
series modules.
Appendix B Cable and Connector Lists the cable specifications for the Catalyst 6500
Specifications series modules.
Conventions
This publication uses the following conventions:
Convention Description
boldface font Commands, command options, and keywords are in boldface.
italic font Arguments for which you supply values are in italics.
[ ] Elements in square brackets are optional.
{x|y|z} Alternative keywords are grouped in braces and separated by vertical bars.

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Convention Description
[x|y|z] Optional alternative keywords are grouped in brackets and separated by
vertical bars.
string A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string
or the string will include the quotation marks.
screen font Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font.
boldface screen font Information you must enter is in boldface screen font.
italic screen font Arguments for which you supply values are in italic screen font.
^ The symbol ^ represents the key labeled Control. For example, the key
combination ^D in a screen display means hold down the Control key while
you press the D key.
< > Nonprinting characters, such as passwords, are in angle brackets.
Notes use the following conventions:
Note Means reader take note. Notes contain helpful suggestions or references to
material not covered in the publication.
Cautions use the following conventions:
Caution Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might do something that could
result in equipment damage or loss of data.

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Conventions
Warnings use the following conventions:
Statement 1071—Warning Definition
Warning IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause
bodily injury. Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards
involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for
preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of each
warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that
accompanied this device.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Waarschuwing BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die

lichamelijk letsel kan veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat
werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij elektrische schakelingen
betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard praktijken
om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring
onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij
het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen.
BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES
Varoitus TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia

vammoja. Ennen kuin käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien
käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu onnettomuuksien yleisiin
ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen
mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta
varoitusten lopussa näkyvien lausuntonumeroiden avulla.
SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET

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Attention IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une

situation pouvant entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant
de travailler sur un équipement, soyez conscient des dangers liés aux circuits
électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures couramment utilisées
pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des
avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui
accompagnent cet appareil, référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la
fin de chaque avertissement.
CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
Warnung WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die
zu Verletzungen führen kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit
den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und den üblichen Verfahren zur
Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder Warnung
angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den
übersetzten Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät
ausgeliefert wurden.
BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
Avvertenza IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe

causare infortuni alle persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi
apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli relativi ai circuiti
elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.
Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per
individuare le traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI

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Advarsel VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade
på person. Før du begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være
oppmerksom på farene forbundet med elektriske kretser, og kjenne til
standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver
advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som
fulgte med denne enheten.
TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE
Aviso INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá
ser causadora de lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer
equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos perigos envolvidos no manuseio de
circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de prevenção de
acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para
localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham
este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
¡Advertencia! INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física.
Antes de manipular cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente
eléctrica y familiarícese con los procedimientos estándar de prevención de
accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el número que le ayudará
a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña
a este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES

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Varning! VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan

leda till personskada. Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara
medveten om farorna med elkretsar och känna till vanliga förfaranden för att
förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för
att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer
denna anordning.
SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

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Related Documentation
Related Documentation
For instructions on installing and configuring Catalyst 6500 series switches, refer
to these publications:
• Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series
Switches
• Site Preparation and Safety Guide
• Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Quick Software Configuration Guide
• Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Installation Guide
• Catalyst 6000 Series Switch Installation Guide
• Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide
• Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command Reference
• Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide
• Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference
• ATM Software Configuration and Command Reference—Catalyst 5000
Family and Catalyst 6500 Series Switches
• System Message Guide—Catalyst 6500 Series, Catalyst 4500 Series,
Catalyst 2948G, and Catalyst 2980G Switches
• Installation Note for the CWDM Passive Optical System
• For information about MIBs, refer to the following World Wide Web site:
http://www.cisco.com/public/sw-center/netmgmt/cmtk/mibs.shtml
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C H A P T E R 1
Product Overview
This chapter describes the Catalyst 6000 series switches, the Catalyst 6500 series
switches, supervisor engines, and switching modules. This chapter contains these
sections:
• Catalyst 6000 Series Switches, page 1-2
• Catalyst 6500 Series Switches, page 1-4
• Supervisor Engines, page 1-8
• 10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switching Modules, page 1-16
• Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules, page 1-36
• Ethernet Module LEDs, page 1-47
• ATM Modules, page 1-48
• FlexWAN Module (WS-X6182-2PA), page 1-52
• Multilayer Switch Module (WS-X6302-MSM), page 1-54
• Network Analysis Modules, page 1-58
• Firewall Services Module (WS-SVC-FWM-1-K9), page 1-63

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Catalyst 6000 Series Switches
• IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module (WS-SVC-IPSEC-1), page 1-66

• Intrusion Detection System Module (WS-X6381-IDS), page 1-68
• Content Switching Module (WS-X6066-SLB-APC), page 1-71
• Switch Fabric Modules, page 1-72
• Voice-Related Modules, page 1-75
• Port Addresses, page 1-84
• Hot Swapping Supervisor Engines and Switching Modules, page 1-87
• Power Management and Environmental Monitoring, page 1-88

The Catalyst 6000 series switches consist of the following two chassis:
• Catalyst 6006 (6 slots)
These high-performance, modular, frame-based switches support high-density
Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet in both campus-backbone and
server-aggregation environments. The Catalyst 6006 and the Catalyst 6009
switches have a 32-Gbps switching capacity. Both platforms share the same
supervisor engines, switching modules, and software, and they support redundant
configurations of supervisor engines, power supplies, and port interfaces.
ATM LAN Emulation (LANE) and Multiprotocol over ATM (MPOA) support is
provided by the ATM dual PHY OC-12 LANE/MPOA module.
Note Specific combinations of supervisor engines and modules may not be supported
in your chassis. Refer to the release notes of the software version running on your
system for specific information on modules and supervisor engine combinations
that are not supported.
Note Throughout this publication, except where noted, the term supervisor engine is
used to refer to Supervisor Engine 1, Supervisor Engine 2, and Supervisor
Engine 720.

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Note The uplink ports are fully functional on the redundant supervisor engine in
standby mode.
The Catalyst 6000 series switches support the following hardware:

• A supervisor engine with two gigabit interface uplinks and an optional
redundant supervisor engine
Note Supervisor Engine 720 is not supported in the Catalyst 6006 and
Catalyst 6009 switches.
Both supervisor engines in a single chassis must be completely identical. You

can configure the redundant supervisor engines in a Catalyst 6000 series
switch in one of three configurations:
– Two supervisor engines, each with no Multilayer Switch Feature Card
(MSFC) and no Policy Feature Card (PFC)
– Two supervisor engines, each configured with a PFC daughter card
– Two supervisor engines, each configured with both an MSFC and a PFC
daughter card
• Additional switching modules (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and
ATM) in any combination
– Five additional switching modules in the Catalyst 6006
– Eight additional switching modules in the Catalyst 6009
Note The Switch Fabric Modules are not supported in the

Catalyst 6000 series switches.
• Hot-swappable fan assembly and modules

• Redundant AC-input or DC-input power supplies
• Backplane bandwidth of 32 Gbps

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The Catalyst 6500 series switches consist of the following six chassis:
• Catalyst 6509-NEB (9 slots, vertical)
• Catalyst 6509-NEB-A (9 slots, vertical)
The Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, Catalyst 6509-NEB, Catalyst 6509-NEB-A,
and Catalyst 6513 switches can support a backplane architecture that scales from
32 Gbps to 256 Gbps. The Catalyst 6503 switch backplane architecture is limited
to 32 Gbps.
The Catalyst 6500 series switches support the following hardware:
• A supervisor engine with two gigabit interface uplinks and an optional
redundant supervisor engine.
Note The Supervisor Engine 720 also has a 10/100/1000 Mbps uplink port.
Both supervisor engines in a single chassis must be completely identical. You

can configure the redundant supervisor engines in a Catalyst 6500 series
switch in one of three configurations:
– Two supervisor engines, each with no Multilayer Switch Feature Card
(MSFC) and no Policy Feature Card (PFC)
– Two supervisor engines, each configured with a PFC daughter card
– Two supervisor engines, each configured with both an MSFC and a PFC
daughter card
Note The Catalyst 6513 switch requires either the Supervisor Engine 2
or Supervisor Engine 720.
• Additional switching modules in any combination:

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– Two additional switching modules in the Catalyst 6503 switch

– Five additional switching modules in the Catalyst 6506 switch
– Eight additional switching modules in the Catalyst 6509,
Catalyst 6509-NEB, and Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switches
– Twelve additional switching modules in the Catalyst 6513 switch
Note Specific combinations of supervisor engines and modules may

not be supported in your chassis. Refer to the release notes of the
software version running on your system for specific information
on modules and supervisor engine combinations that are not
supported.
• Hot-swappable fan assembly and modules
Note For a Supervisor Engine 720, you need to install a high-speed fan tray
and install a 2500 W or larger power supply.
• Redundant AC-input or DC-input power supplies

• Scalable backplane bandwidth of 32 Gbps, up to 256 Gbps
• A Switch Fabric Module (WS-C6500-SFM or WS-X6500-SFM2)
– Only the Supervisor Engine 2 supports the Switch Fabric Module.
– Supervisor Engine 720 does not support the Switch Fabric Modules.
– Either the WS-C6500-SFM or WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Module
can be installed in slot 5 of the Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509,
Catalyst 6509-NEB switches, and Catalyst 6509-NEB-A. A redundant
Switch Fabric Module can be installed in slot 6.
– Only the WS-X6500-SFM2 Switch Fabric Module can be installed in
slot 7 of the Catalyst 6513 switch. A redundant WS-X6500-SFM2
Switch Fabric Module can be installed in slot 8.

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Note For redundancy, you can install a redundant Switch Fabric

Module. The module that is installed first functions as the
primary module. When you install two Switch Fabric Modules at
the same time, the module in slot 5 or slot 7 acts as the primary
module, and the module in slot 6 or slot 8 acts as the backup. If
you reset the module in slot 5 or slot 7, the module in slot 6 or
slot 8 becomes the primary module.
• A combination of an SFM (WS-C6500-SFM) with an SFM2

(WS-X6500-SFM2) in the same Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or
Catalyst 6509-NEB chassis
Table 1-1 lists some key features of the Catalyst 6500 series switches.
Table 1-1 Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Key Features
Feature Description
Performance and Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide or the
Configuration Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for
detailed information about the features supported on the switches.
Supervisor Engine 1 • Modular, upgradable feature modules for core switching logic.
and Supervisor • Two modular Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting GBICs1.
Engine 2
• MSFC 2 and PFC3supported.
• PCMCIA slot.
• Console port for terminal and modem access.
Fault Tolerance and • Support for two hot-swappable supervisor engines.
Redundancy • Fast switchover for redundant supervisor engine and switching modules.
• Support for two fully redundant AC- or DC-input, load-sharing power
supplies.
• Power management for modules and power supplies.
• Environmental monitoring of critical system components.
• Hot-swappable fan assembly. High-speed fan tray also available4.
• Redundant clock modules.

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Table 1-1 Catalyst 6500 Series Switches Key Features (continued)
Feature Description
Component Modules (including the supervisor engine if you have redundant supervisor
Hot-Swapping engines) and fans can be replaced without interrupting the system power or
causing other software or interfaces to shut down.
Memory • 512-KB NVRAM stores configuration information.
Components
• EEPROM5 component on the supervisor engine stores module-specific
information, such as the module serial number, part number, controller type,
hardware revision, configuration information, and other details unique to
each module.
• 128-MB DRAM (Supervisor Engine 1A), 128-MB DRAM (Supervisor
Engine 2), 256-MB DRAM (Supervisor Engine 2U), or 512-MB DRAM
(Supervisor Engine 720) for the default system software.
• 16-MB (Supervisor Engine 1), 32-MB (Supervisor Engine 2), or 64-MB
(Supervisor Engine 720) Flash memory stores and runs software images.
• PC Flash—One or two slots for an optional Flash PC card, Compact Flash
card, or MicroDrive; use this additional memory to store and run software
images and configuration files, or to serve as an I/O device.
• Flash file system—Flash memory contains a file system. You can use a
variety of commands to manage the file system (such as cd, pwd, dir, and
delete). The file system includes the following devices:
– Onboard bootflash
– PC Flash slot
Management • CLI through the console port or Telnet
• Simple Network Management Protocol
1. GBICs = Gigabit Interface Converters
2. MSFC = Multilayer Switch Feature Card
3. PFC = Policy Feature Card
4. The high-speed fan tray is required if you install a Supervisor Engine 720. The high-speed fan tray requires that a 2500 W or
larger power supply be installed in the chassis.
5. EEPROM = electrically erasable programmable read-only memory

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Supervisor Engines
This section describes the features found on Supervisor Engine 1, Supervisor
Engine 2, and Supervisor Engine 720. This section contains the following topics:
• LEDs, page 1-12
• RESET Button, page 1-13
• CONSOLE Port, page 1-13
• CONSOLE PORT MODE Switch, page 1-14
• Switch Load, page 1-15
• PCMCIA Slot, page 1-15
• Uplink Ports, page 1-15
Note The Catalyst 6513 switch requires a Supervisor Engine 2 or Supervisor

Engine 720.
The supervisor engine configurations are listed in Table 1-2.
Table 1-2 Supervisor Engines
Product Number Description

Supervisor Engine 11
WS-X6K-SUP1-2GE • Supervisor Engine 1, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC uplinks
• QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx) is 1q4t/2q2t
WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE • Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC
uplinks
• QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx) is 1p1q4t/1p2q2t
WS-X6K-S1A-MSFC2 • Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC
uplinks, PFC and MSFC2 daughter cards

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Table 1-2 Supervisor Engines (continued)

WS-X6K-SUP1A-MSFC • Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC
uplinks, PFC and MSFC daughter cards
WS-XSUP1A-PFC • Supervisor Engine 1A, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC
uplinks, PFC daughter card
Supervisor Engine 2
WS-X6K-S2-MSFC2 • Supervisor Engine 2, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC
uplinks, fabric-enabled, supports a PFC2 and an
MSFC2, 128 MB on supervisor engine, 128 MB on
MSFC2
WS-X6K-S2U-MSFC2 • Supervisor Engine 2, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC
uplinks, fabric-enabled, supports a PFC2 and an
MSFC2, 256 MB on supervisor engine, 256 MB on
MSFC2
WS-X6K-S2-PFC2 • Supervisor Engine 2, dual 1000BASE-X GBIC
uplinks, fabric-enabled, and supports a PFC2

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Table 1-2 Supervisor Engines (continued)

Supervisor Engine 7202 • Two Ethernet uplink ports: port 1 supports gigabit
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) module; port 2
configurable with either a gigabit SFP or a
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45
• Integrated 720-Gbps Switch Fabric
• 2 CompactFlash Type II slots (DISK 0 and DISK 1)
• Must be installed in slots 5 or 6 in a 6-slot and a 9-slot
chassis, and slots 7 or 8 in a 13-slot chassis
• Requires installation of a high-speed fan tray
• Policy Feature Card 3A (PFC3A)
• Multilayer Switch Feature Card 3 (MSFC3) with
64-MB bootflash device and 512-MB DRAM
1. Supervisor Engine 1 is not supported in the Catalyst 6513 switch.
2. Specific combinations of supervisor engines and modules may not be supported in your chassis. Refer to
the release notes of the software version running on your system for specific information on modules and
supervisor engine combinations that are not supported.
Figure 1-1 shows the front panel features of Supervisor Engine 1, Figure 1-2
shows the front panel features of Supervisor Engine 2, and Figure 1-3 shows the
front panel features of the Supervisor Engine 720.

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Figure 1-1 Supervisor Engine 1 Front Panel Features
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LEDs
The LEDs on the supervisor engine front panel indicate the status of the
supervisor engine, modules, power supplies, and the fan assembly. Table 1-3 lists
the LEDs and their function.
Table 1-3 Supervisor Engine LEDs
LED Color/State Description

STATUS Green All diagnostics pass. The module is operational (normal initialization
sequence).
Orange The module is booting or running diagnostics (normal initialization
sequence).
An overtemperature condition has occurred. (A minor temperature
threshold has been exceeded during environmental monitoring.)
Red The diagnostic test failed. The module is not operational because a fault
occurred during the initialization sequence.
An overtemperature condition has occurred. (A major temperature
SYSTEM1 Green All chassis environmental monitors are reporting OK.
Orange The power supply has failed or the power supply fan has failed.
Incompatible power supplies are installed.
The redundant clock has failed.
One VTT2 module has failed or the VTT module temperature minor
threshold has been exceeded3.
Red Two VTT modules fail or the VTT module temperature major threshold
has been exceeded3.
The temperature of the supervisor engine major threshold has been
exceeded.
ACTIVE Green The supervisor engine is operational and active.
Orange The supervisor engine is in standby mode.
PWR MGMT1 Green Sufficient power is available for all modules.
Orange Sufficient power is not available for all modules.

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Table 1-3 Supervisor Engine LEDs (continued)

SWITCH If the switch is operational, the switch load meter indicates (as an
LOAD approximate percentage) the current traffic load over the backplane.
PCMCIA The PCMCIA LED is lit when no Flash PC card is in the slot, and it goes
off when you insert a Flash PC card.
LINK Green The port is operational.
Orange The link has been disabled by software.
Flashing The link is bad and has been disabled due to a hardware failure.
orange
Off No signal is detected.
1. The SYSTEM and PWR MGMT LED indications on a redundant supervisor engine are synchronized to the active supervisor
engine.
2. VTT = voltage termination module. The VTT module terminates signals on the Catalyst switching bus.
3. If no redundant supervisor engine is installed and there is a VTT module minor or major overtemperature condition, the
system shuts down.
RESET Button
The RESET button allows you to restart the switch.
Note Use a ballpoint pen tip or other small, pointed object to access the RESET button.
CONSOLE Port
The CONSOLE port allows you to access the switch either locally (with a console
terminal) or remotely (with a modem). The CONSOLE port is an EIA/TIA-232
asynchronous, serial connection with hardware flow control and an RJ-45
connector.

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Note EIA/TIA-232 and EIA/TIA-449 were known as recommended standards RS-232

and RS-449 before their acceptance as standards by the Electronic Industries
Alliance (EIA) and Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA).
For detailed information on using this port, see the “Connecting to the Console
Port—Supervisor Engine Only” section on page 3-15.
CONSOLE PORT MODE Switch

The CONSOLE PORT MODE switch allows you to connect a terminal to the
supervisor engine using either a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III
console cable or the console cable and adapters provided with the Catalyst 6000
series or Catalyst 6500 series switch.
Note The cable and adapters shipped with the switch are the same ones used on the
Cisco 2500 series routers (and other Cisco products).
Additionally, you can connect a modem to the console port using the cable and
adapter provided with the switch.
Note Use a ballpoint pen tip or other small, pointed object to access the CONSOLE
PORT MODE switch.
Use the CONSOLE PORT MODE switch as follows:

• Mode 1—Place the switch in the in position (factory default) to connect a
terminal to the console port using the console cable and data terminal
equipment (DTE) adapter (labeled “Terminal”) that shipped with the switch.
You can also use this mode to connect a modem to the console port using the
console cable and data communications equipment (DCE) adapter (labeled
“Modem”) that shipped with the switch.
• Mode 2—Place the switch in the out position to connect a terminal to the
console port using the Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console
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For more information on using the console port, see the “Connecting to the
Console Port—Supervisor Engine Only” section on page 3-15.
Switch Load
The switch load meter provides you with a visual approximation of the current
traffic load across the backplane.
PCMCIA Slot
The Flash PC card (PCMCIA) slot holds a Flash PC card for additional Flash
memory. You can use this Flash memory to store and run software images or to
serve as an I/O device.
Note Throughout this publication, the term Flash PC card is used in place of the term
PCMCIA card.
For detailed information on using the Flash PC card, see the “Using Flash PC
Cards” section on page 3-17.
The Supervisor Engine 720 has two PCMCIA slots. The slot labeled DISK 0
supports a CompactFlash card only. CompactFlash cards are available in 64 MB,
128 MB, and 256 MB capacities. The slot labeled DISK 1 supports either a
CompactFlash card or a 1-GB MicroDrive.
Uplink Ports
The supervisor engine provides two Gigabit Ethernet ports that you can configure
with any combination of copper, short-wave (SX), long-wave/long-haul (LX/LH),
extended-reach (ZX), and CWDM Gigabit Interface Converters (GBICs). The two
1000BASE-X Gigabit Ethernet ports operate in full-duplex mode only.
Note In a redundant configuration with two supervisor engines, the uplink ports on the
redundant (standby) supervisor engine are active and can be used for normal
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10/100 and 10/100/1000 Ethernet Switching Modules
For detailed information on these ports, see the “Connecting to the Uplink
Ports—Supervisor Engine Only” section on page 3-16.
The Supervisor Engine 720 has two uplink ports. The port labeled PORT 1
requires that a Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) module be installed into it.
The port operates at 1 Gbps. The port labeled PORT 2 has two connectors: either
an SFP 1-Gbps port connector or a 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 connector.

Note In this chapter, the term Catalyst 6500 series modules refers to modules that can
be installed in either the Catalyst 6000 series switch chassis (Catalyst 6006 and
Catalyst 6009 switches) or the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis (Catalyst 6503,
Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, Catalyst 6509-NEB, and Catalyst 6513 switches)
unless specifically noted.
in your chassis. Refer to the release notes for the software version running on your
This section describes these Catalyst 6500 series 10/100 and 10/100/1000
Ethernet switching modules:
• 24-Port 10BASE-FL Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6024-10FL-MT),
page 1-20
• 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6148-GE-TX), page 1-21
(WS-X6148V-GE-TX), page 1-21
• 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6148-RJ21V),
page 1-22
page 1-23

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• 24-Port 100BASE-FX Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6224-100FX-MT),

page 1-24
• 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248-RJ45),
page 1-25
• 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248-TEL),
page 1-25
• 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248A-TEL),
page 1-26
• 24-Port 100BASE-FX Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6324-100FX-MM), page 1-26
• 24-Port 100BASE-FX Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6324-100FX-SM),
page 1-27
page 1-28
• 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6348-RJ-45),
page 1-29
page 1-30
• 24-Port 100BASE-FX Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6524-100FX-MM), page 1-31
(WS-X6548V-GE-TX), page 1-32
• 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6548-RJ-21), page 1-33
• 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
(WS-X6548-RJ-45), page 1-34
• 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module
Table 1-4 lists the features of the Ethernet switching modules.

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Table 1-4 Ethernet Switching Modules Features
Backplane Inline Port Buffer Queues Per

Product Number Connection Forwarding Power1 Size Port
WS-X6024-10FL-MT 32 Gbps Bus Centralized No 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-X6148-GE-TX 32 Gbps Bus Centralized Optional2 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-6148V-GE-TX 32 Gbps Bus Centralized Yes 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-X6148-RJ21V 32 Gbps Bus Centralized Yes 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
1 receive
WS-X6224-100FX-MT 32 Gbps Bus Centralized Yes 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-X6248-RJ-45 32 Gbps Bus Centralized No 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-X6248-TEL 32 Gbps Bus Centralized No 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-X6248A-TEL 32 Gbps Bus Centralized No 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-X6324-100FX-MM 32 Gbps Bus Centralized No 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
WS-X6324-100FX-SM 32 Gbps Bus Centralized No 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
1 receive
WS-X6348-RJ-45 32 Gbps Bus Centralized Optional 2 128 KB 2 transmit,
1 receive
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Table 1-4 Ethernet Switching Modules Features (continued)
Backplane Inline Port Buffer Queues Per

Product Number Connection Forwarding Power1 Size Port
WS-X6524-100FX-MM Switch Fabric Centralized No 1 MB 4 transmit,
and Bus Supports 2 receive
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and Bus 2 receive
WS-6548V-GE-TX Switch Fabric Centralized Yes 1 MB 4 transmit,
and Bus 2 receive
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and Bus 2 receive
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card
WS-X6748-GE-TX Switch Fabric CEF720 No 1.3 MB 4 transmit,
2 receive
1. Supports IP phones.
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24-Port 10BASE-FL Ethernet Switching Module

(WS-X6024-10FL-MT)
The 24-port 10BASE-FL switching module (WS-X6024-10FL-MT) provides 24
switched, 10-Mbps, full- or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-4.) The module has
24 MT-RJ connectors for connection to multimode fiber-optic (MMF) cable.
The QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx) for this module is 1q4t/2q2t.
Note This module is a Class 1 laser product. Refer to the Regulatory Compliance and
Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches for information on
working with lasers.
Figure 1-4 24-Port 10BASE-FL Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6024-10FL-MT)
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(WS-X6148-GE-TX)
The 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T switching module (WS-X6148-GE-TX)
provides 48 switched, 10/100/1000-Mbps autosensing, full- or half-duplex ports.
(See Figure 1-5.) The module has 48 RJ-45 connectors for use with either
Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP cable. This module can
be upgraded with an inline-power daughter card to support IP phones.
Figure 1-5 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6148-GE-TX)
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The 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T switching module (WS-X6148V-GE-TX)
Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP cable. The “V” in the
product number indicates that the inline-power daughter card is installed on the
module. With the voice daughter card installed, the module provides these IP
phone features on each port:
• Inline power—Provides 48 VDC over standard Category 5, Category 5e, or
Category 6 UTP cable up to 328 feet (100 meters) from the switch to the IP
phone. With inline power, pairs 2 and 3 (pins 1, 2, 3, and 6) of the four pairs
in the cable are used to transmit power (6.3 W) from the switch. This method
of supplying power is sometimes called phantom power because the power
signals travel over the same two pairs used to transmit Ethernet signals. The
power signals are completely transparent to the Ethernet signals and do not
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• Phone discovery—Automatically detects the presence of an IP phone and

supplies inline power to the phone.
• Auxiliary VLANs—Provides automatic VLAN configuration for IP phones
using IEEE 802.1Q as the standards-based VLAN tagging mechanism
between the switch and the IP phone.
Figure 1-6 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6148V-GE-TX)
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The 48-port 10/100BASE-T switching module (WS-X6148-RJ21V) provides 48
switched, 10/100-Mbps autosensing, full- or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-7.)
The module has 4 RJ-21 connectors (12 ports per connector) for use with either
product number indicates that the inline-power daughter card (WS-F6K-VPWR)
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Figure 1-7 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6148-RJ21V)
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The module has 48 RJ-45 connectors for use with either Category 3, Category 5,
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that the inline-power daughter card (WS-F6K-VPWR) is installed on the module.
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The 24-port 100BASE-FX Etherent switching module (WS-X6224-100FX-MT)
provides 24 switched, 100-Mbps, full or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-9.) Ports
have MT-RJ optical connectors for connection to MMF optical cable.
Figure 1-9 24-Port 100BASE-FX Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6224-100FX-MT)
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(WS-X6248-RJ45)
The 48-port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet switching module (WS-X6248-RJ45)
provides 48 switched 10/100-Mbps autosensing, full or half-duplex ports. (See
Figure 1-10.) The 48 ports have RJ-45 connectors for Category 3, Category 5,
Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP or FTP cable.
Figure 1-10 48-Port 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248-RJ45)
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The 48-port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet switching module (WS-X6248-TEL)
Figure 1-11.) Four RJ-21 connectors (12 ports per connector) use Category 3,
Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP or FTP cable to connect to the
network.
Figure 1-11 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248-TEL)
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(WS-X6248A-TEL)
The 48-port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet switching module (WS-X6248A-TEL)
Figure 1-12.) The WS-X6248A-TEL Ethernet module has a larger buffer than the
WS-X6248-TEL Ethernet module. Four RJ-21 connectors (12 ports per
connector) use Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP or FTP
cable to connect to the network.
Figure 1-12 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6248A-TEL)
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The 24-port 100BASE-FX switching module (WS-X6324-100FX-MM) provides
24 switched, 100-Mbps, full- or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-13.) The module
has 24 MT-RJ connectors for connection to the MMF cable.

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Figure 1-13 24-Port 100BASE-FX Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6324-100FX-MM)
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The 24-port 100BASE-FX switching module (WS-X6324-100FX-SM) provides
24 switched, 100-Mbps, full- or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-14.) The module
has 24 MT-RJ connectors for connection to SMF cable.
Figure 1-14 24-Port 100BASE-FX Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6324-100FX-SM)
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(WS-X6348-RJ21V)
The module has 4 RJ-21 connectors (12 ports per connector) for use with either
product number indicates that the inline-power daughter card (WS-F6K-VPWR)
is installed on the module. With the WS-F6K-VPWR daughter card installed, the
module provides these IP phone features on each port:
Figure 1-15 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6348-RJ-21V)
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(WS-X6348-RJ-45)
The 48-port 10/100BASE-T switching module (WS-X6348-RJ-45) provides
48 switched, 10/100-Mbps autosensing, full- or half-duplex ports. (See
Figure 1-16.) The module has 48 RJ-45 connectors for connection to either
Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP or FTP cable. This
module can be upgraded with an inline-power daughter card to support IP phones.
Figure 1-16 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6348-RJ-45)
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(WS-X6348-RJ45V)
The module has 48 RJ-45 connectors for use with either Category 3, Category 5,
Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP or FTP cable. The “V” in the product number
indicates that the inline-power daughter card (WS-F6K-VPWR) is installed on the
module. With the WS-F6K-VPWR daughter card installed, the module provides
these IP phone features on each port:
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24-Port 100BASE-FX Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module

(WS-X6524-100FX-MM)
The 24-port 100BASE-FX switching module (WS-X6524-100FX-MM) provides
24 switched, 100-Mbps, full- or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-18.) Ports have
MT-RJ connectors for MMF cable. The WS-X6524-100FX-MM module has
1-MB per-port packet buffers and a single fabric channel interface. The switching
module is upgradable to support distributed forwarding with an optional
Distributed Forwarding Card (WS-F6K-DFC).
The QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx) for this module is 1p1q0t/1p3q1t.
Figure 1-18 24-Port 100BASE-FX Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6524-100FX-MM)
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(WS-X6548-GE-TX)
Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP cable. This module can
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Figure 1-19 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS_X6548-GE-TX)
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The 48-port 10/100/1000BASE-T switching module (WS-X6548V-GE-TX)
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Figure 1-20 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6548V-GE-TX)
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Module (WS-X6548-RJ-21)
The 48-port 10/100BASE-T switching module (WS-X6548-RJ-21) provides 48
switched, 10/100-Mbps, full- or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-21.) The module
has 4 RJ-21 connectors (12 ports per connector) for Category 5, Category 5e, or
Category 6 cable. The WS-X6548-RJ-21 module has 1-MB per-port packet
buffers and a single fabric channel interface. The switching module is upgradable
to support distributed forwarding with an optional Distributed Forwarding Card
(WS-F6K-DFC). The WS-X6548-RJ-21 module is auto-MDI/MDIX capable; you
can use either straight or crossover cable, and the module will automatically
detect and adjust for the cable type.
Figure 1-21 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6548-RJ-21)
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48-Port 10/100BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching

Module (WS-X6548-RJ-45)
The 48-port 10/100BASE-T switching module (WS-X6548-RJ-45) provides
48 switched, 10/100-Mbps, full- or half-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-22.) Ports
have RJ-45 connectors for Category 5, 5e, and 6 cable. The WS-X6548-RJ-45
module has 1-MB per-port packet buffers and a single fabric channel interface.
The switching module is upgradable to support distributed forwarding with an
optional Distributed Forwarding Card (WS-F6K-DFC). The WS-X6548-RJ-45
module is auto-MDI/MDIX capable; you can use either straight or crossover
cable, and the module will automatically detect and adjust for the cable type.
Figure 1-22 48-Port 10/100BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6548-RJ-45)
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48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching

Module (WS-X6748-GE-TX)
provides 48 switched, 10/100/1000-Mbps, full- or half-duplex ports. (See
Figure 1-22.) Ports have RJ-45 connectors for Category 5, Category 5e, and
Category 6 cable. The WS-X6748-GE-TX module has 1.3-MB per-port packet
buffers and a dual-fabric channel interface. The switching module is upgradable
to support distributed forwarding with an optional Distributed Forwarding Card
(WS-F6K-DFC3).
The QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx) for this module is 1q8t/1p3q8t.
Figure 1-23 48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Fabric-Enabled Ethernet Switching Module

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Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules

This section describes these Gigabit Ethernet switching modules:
• 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6316-GE-TX), page 1-38
• 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6408-GBIC), page 1-38
• 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6408A-GBIC), page 1-39
• 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6416-GE-MT), page 1-41
• 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module (WS-X6501-10GEX4), page 1-41
• 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base Module (WS-X6502-10GE), page 1-42
• 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6516A-GBIC), page 1-43
• 16-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module
• 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6704-10GE), page 1-44
• 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6724-SFP), page 1-45
For LED indicators, see the “Ethernet Module LEDs” section on page 1-47.
Table 1-5 summarizes some of the features of the Gigabit Ethernet switching
modules.
Table 1-5 Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules Features
Number of Number of
Backplane Transmit Receive
Product Number Connection Forwarding Queues/Port Queues/Port
WS-X6316-GE-TX Bus Centralized 3 2
WS-X6408-GBIC Bus Centralized 3 2
WS-X6408A-GBIC Bus Centralized 3 2
WS-X6416-GBIC Bus Centralized 3 2
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Table 1-5 Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet Switching Modules Features (continued)
Number of Number of
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Product Number Connection Forwarding Queues/Port Queues/Port
WS-X6501-10GEX4 Switch fabric Centralized. Support for 3 2
and bus distributed forwarding
with optional DFC1
WS-X6502 -10GE Switch fabric Centralized. Support for 3 2
with optional DFC1
WS-X6516-GBIC Switch fabric Centralized. Support for 3 2
with optional DFC1
WS-X6516A-GBIC Switch fabric Centralized. Support for 3 2
with optional DFC1
WS-X6516-GE-TX Switch fabric Centralized. Support for 3 2
with optional DFC1
WS-X6704-10GE Switch fabric2 Centralized. Support for 3 2
(dual channel) distributed forwarding
with optional DFC1
WS-X6724-SFP Switch fabric Centralized. Support for 3 2
distributed forwarding
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WS-X6816-GBIC Switch fabric2 Distributed forwarding 3 2
(dual channel) with integrated DFC1
1. DFC = Distributed Forwarding Card
2. The module can be installed in slots 2–6 in the Catalyst 6506, slots 2–9 in the Catalyst 6509 and Catalyst 6509-NEB, and
slots 9–13 in the Catalyst 6513 switches. It cannot be installed in slots 2–8 of the Catalyst 6513 switch. The module requires
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Note These modules are Class 1 laser products. Refer to the Regulatory Compliance
and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switches for information on
16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6316-GE-TX)

The 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6316-GE-TX) provides 16
switched, full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-24.) Ports have RJ-45
connectors for Category 5 UTP. The WS-X6316-GE-TX module has enhanced
QoS features.
Figure 1-24 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6316-GE-TX)
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The 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6408-GBIC) provides eight
switched, full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet ports that you can configure with any
combination of 1000BASE-SX, LX/LH, and ZX GBICs, copper GBICs, or Coarse
Wave Division Multiplexer (CWDM) GBICs. (See Figure 1-25.)
Note CWDM GBICs are used with the CWDM Passive Optical System. For more
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Figure 1-25 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6408-GBIC)
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The 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6408A-GBIC) provides
eight switched, full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet ports that you can configure with any
combination of 1000BASE-SX, LX/LH, and ZX GBICs, copper GBICs, or Coarse
Wave Division Multiplexer (CWDM) GBICs. (See Figure 1-26.) The
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Figure 1-26 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6408A-GBIC)
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The 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6416-GBIC) provides 16
switched, full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet ports that you can configure with any
combination of 1000BASE-SX, LX/LH, and ZX GBICs, copper GBICs, or
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The 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6416-GE-MT) provides
16 switched, 1000-Mbps, full-duplex ports. (See Figure 1-28.) The module has 16
MT-RJ connectors for connecting to MMF cable. The WS-X6416-GE-MT module
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Figure 1-28 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6416-GE-MT)
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The 1-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6501-10GEX4)
provides one 10-Gigabit Ethernet port accessible through an SC connector on the
front panel. (See Figure 1-29.) The WS-X6501-10GEX4 module has a single
fabric channel interface. The switching module is upgradable to support
distributed forwarding with the installation of an optional Distributed Forwarding
Card (WS-F6K-DFC).
Figure 1-29 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Module (WS-X6501-10GEX4)
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1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base Module (WS-X6502-10GE)

The 1-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6502-10GE) consists of
a 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base Module (WS-X6502-10GE) and an Optical Interface
Module (OIM). (See Figure 1-30.) The following OIMs are currently available:
• WS-G6483 10GBASE-ER Serial 1550-nm Extended Reach OIM
• WS-G6488 10GBASE-LR Serial 1310-nm Long Haul OIM
The WS-G6483 OIM provides one serial 1550-nm 10-Gigabit Ethernet port
through an SC connector. The WS-G6488 OIM provides one serial 1310-nm
10-Gigabit Ethernet port through an SC connector. The switching module is
upgradable to support distributed forwarding with an optional Distributed
Forwarding Card (WS-F6K-DFC). Refer to Table 2-8 and Table 2-9 for OIM
optical specifications.
Figure 1-30 1-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base Module (WS-X6502-10GE) with the WS-G6488 OIM
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The 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6516-GBIC) provides
16 switched, full-duplex Gigabit Ethernet ports that you can configure with any
CWDM GBICs. (See Figure 1-31.)

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The WS-X6516-GBIC module has enhanced QoS features. The QoS port
architecture (Rx/Tx) for this module is 1p1q4t/1p2q2t.
The WS-X6516-GBIC module has a single fabric channel interface. The
switching module is upgradable to support distributed forwarding by installing an
optional Distributed Forwarding Card (WS-F6K-DFC).
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The 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6516A-GBIC) provides
The WS-X6516A-GBIC module has enhanced QoS features. The QoS port
architecture (Rx/Tx) for this module is 1p1q4t/1p2q2t. The module has 1 MB per
port buffers.
The WS-X6516A-GBIC module has a single fabric channel interface. The
switching module is upgradable to support distributed forwarding by installing an
optional Distributed Forwarding Card (WS-F6K-DFC).

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Figure 1-32 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6516A-GBIC)
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(WS-X6516-GE-TX)
The 16-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6516-GE-TX) provides
16 switched, 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-33.) The
ports have RJ-45 connectors for Category 5 UTP. The WS-X6516-GE-TX module
has a single fabric channel interface. The switching module is upgradable to
support distributed forwarding by installing an optional Distributed Forwarding
Card (WS-F6K-DFC).
Figure 1-33 16-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6516-GE-TX)
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The 4-port 10-Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6704-10GE) provides
4 switched, 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-34.) The four ports support
hot-swappable 10GBASE-LR long-reach or 10GBASE-ER extended reach
XenPak optical transceivers. The WS-X6704-10GE module has dual fabric
channel interface and requires the Supervisor Engine 720.

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Figure 1-34 4-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6704-10GE)
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The 24-port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6724-SFP) provides
24 switched, Gigabit Ethernet ports. (See Figure 1-35.) The 24 ports support
hot-swappable Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) 1000BASE-SX,
1000BASE-LX/LH, and 1000BASE-ZX optical transceivers. The
WS-X6704-10GE module has single fabric channel interface and requires the
Supervisor Engine 720.
Figure 1-35 24-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switching Module (WS-X6724-SFP)
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The 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet switching module (WS-X6816-GBIC) provides
The WS-X6816-GBIC is a fabric-dependent module that has enhanced QoS

features. The QoS port architecture (Rx/Tx) for this module is 1p1q4t/1p2q2t.
The WS-X6816-GBIC module has the following installation restrictions:
• The WS-X6816-GBIC requires a Supervisor Engine 2 or Supervisor
Engine 720.
Note The WS-X6816-GBIC must have a DFC3A daughter card installed to

operate with the Supervisor Engine 720.
• A Switch Fabric Module must be installed in the Catalyst 6500 series switch
chassis when a WS-X6816-GBIC module is installed.
• The WS-X6816-GBIC can be installed in slots 1 through 6 in the
Catalyst 6506 switch.
• The WS-X6816-GBIC can be installed in slots 1 through 9 in the
Catalyst 6509 and Catalyst 6509-NEB switches.
• The WS-X6816-GBIC can only be installed in slots 9 through 13 in the
Catalyst 6513 switch; it cannot be installed in slots 1 through 8.
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Ethernet Module LEDs

The Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet module front-panel LEDs are described in
Table 1-6.
Table 1-6 Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Module LEDs

STATUS Green All diagnostics pass; the module is operational.
Orange The module is booting or running diagnostics.
Red The module is resetting. The switch has just been powered on or the
module has been hot inserted during the normal initialization
sequence.
If the module fails to download code and configuration information
successfully during the initial reset, the LED stays red; the module
does not come online.
Off The module is not receiving power.

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Table 1-6 Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Module LEDs (continued)

LINK Green The port is active (the link is connected and operational).
Orange The module or port is disabled through the CLI command or the
module is initializing1.
Flashing The port is faulty and has been disabled.
orange
Off The port is not active or the link is not connected.
PHONE Green The voice daughter card is installed.
Off The voice daughter card is not detected or is not installed.
1. This is a good time to verify that all LINK LEDs are functioning.
ATM Modules
This section describes these ATM modules:
• 1-Port OC-12 ATM Module (WS-X6101-OC12-MMF), page 1-49
• 1-Port OC-12 ATM Module (WS-X6101-OC12-SMF), page 1-50
• ATM Module LEDs, page 1-51
Note These modules are Class 1 laser products. Refer to the Regulatory Compliance
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1-Port OC-12 ATM Module (WS-X6101-OC12-MMF)

The 1-port ATM module (WS-X6101-OC12-MMF) provides one direct
connection and one standby connection between the ATM network and the switch
using two multimode, SC, fiber-optic connectors. (See Figure 1-37.)
The CONSOLE PORT allows you to access the switch either locally (with a
console terminal) or remotely (with a modem). The CONSOLE PORT is an
EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial connection with hardware flow control and an
RJ-45 connector.
The CONSOLE PORT mode switch allows you to attach either a terminal or a
modem to the CONSOLE PORT.
PORT MODE switch.

• Mode 1—Switch in the in position (factory default). Use this mode to connect
a terminal to the console port using a console cable and a DTE adapter. You
can also use this mode to connect a modem to the console port.
• Mode 2—Switch in the out position. Use this mode to connect a terminal to
the console port using the Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console
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1-Port OC-12 ATM Module (WS-X6101-OC12-SMF)

The 1-port ATM module (WS-X6101-OC12-SMF) provides one direct connection
and one standby connection between the ATM network and the switch using two
single-mode, SC, fiber-optic connectors. (See Figure 1-38.)
The CONSOLE PORT allows you to access the switch either locally (with a
console terminal) or remotely (with a modem). The CONSOLE PORT is an
EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous, serial connection with hardware flow control and an
RJ-45 connector.
The CONSOLE PORT MODE switch allows you to attach either a terminal or a
modem to the console port.
PORT MODE switch.

• Mode 1—Switch in the in position (factory default). Use this mode to connect
a terminal to the CONSOLE PORT using a console cable and a DTE adapter.
You can also use this mode to connect a modem to the console port.
the CONSOLE PORT using the Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III
console cable (not provided).
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ATM Module LEDs

The ATM module front-panel LEDs are described in Table 1-7.
Table 1-7 ATM Module LEDs

STATUS Green All diagnostics pass; the module is operational.
A fault occurred during the initialization sequence.
Red The module is resetting. (The switch has just been powered on or the
module has been hot inserted.)
If the module fails to download code and configuration information
successfully during the initial reset, the LED stays red; the module does
not come online.
Off The module is not receiving power.
TX (transmit) Green The port is transmitting a packet (the LED is lit for approximately
50 milliseconds).
RX (receive) Green The port is receiving a packet (the LED is lit for approximately
50 milliseconds).

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FlexWAN Module (WS-X6182-2PA)
Table 1-7 ATM Module LEDs (continued)

LINK Green The port is active (the link is connected and operational).
Orange The module or port is disabled through the CLI command or the module
is initializing.
Flashing The port is faulty and has been disabled.
orange
Off The port is not active or the link is not connected.
ACTIVE Green The port is active (the link is connected and operational).
Off The port is the standby port.
SIGNAL Green The active port is receiving a valid signal level through the fiber-optic
cable; this condition does not indicate valid framing.

The FlexWAN module (WS-X6182-2PA) is installed in a switch that has a
supervisor engine with an MSFC and a PFC. (See Figure 1-39.) The MSFC, in
conjunction with the FlexWAN module, provides multiprotocol routing support
with full Internet route connectivity for speeds ranging from serial RS-232 to
OC-3. The FlexWAN module can accept up to two Cisco 7200/7500 WAN port
adapters, which deliver WAN consolidation and extend QoS and
traffic-management capabilities over WAN segments. The FlexWAN module
supports ATM and Packet-over-SONET (POS) OC-3 links and channelized,
multichannel, and clear channel port adapters. Table 1-8 lists the supported
adapters.

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Table 1-8 WS-X6182-2PA Supported Cisco 7200 Series and Cisco 7500 Series
WAN Port Adapters
T1/E1 T3/E3 and STM-1 HSSI ATM Packet over SONET

PA-4T+ PA-T3 PA-H PA-A3-T3 PA-POS-OC3MM
PA-8T-V35 PA-T3+ PA-2H PA-A3-E3 PA-POS-OC3SMI
PA-8T-232 PA-E3 PA-A3-OC3MM PA-POS-OC3SML
PA-8T-X21 PA-2T3 PA-A3-OC3SMI
PA-MC-4T1 PA-2T3+ PA-A3-OC3SML
PA-MC-8T1 PA-2E3
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PA-MC-STM-1
For more information about the MSFC and PFC, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series
Switch Software Configuration Guide.
Note Throughout this publication, except where noted, the term MSFC refers to both
MSFC and MSFC2, and the term PFC refers to both PFC and PFC2.
Note To use the FlexWAN module, you must have a supervisor engine with an MSFC
and a PFC. You configure the FlexWAN module through the MSFC.
The STATUS LED on the FlexWAN module front panel (see Figure 1-39)
indicates the status of the FlexWAN module. Table 1-9 describes the LED
operation.
For information on FlexWAN module hardware and software requirements and
port adapter installation and configuration, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Family
FlexWAN Module Installation and Configuration Note.

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Multilayer Switch Module (WS-X6302-MSM)
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Color/State Description
Green All diagnostics pass; the module is operational.
An overtemperature condition has occurred. (A minor
temperature threshold has been exceeded during
environmental monitoring.)
Red A diagnostic test has failed; the module is not operational.
An overtemperature condition has occurred. (A major
temperature threshold has been exceeded during
environmental monitoring.)

The Multilayer Switch Module (MSM) (WS-X6302-MSM) provides
multiprotocol routing for the switch Ethernet interfaces. Cisco IOS features
available for the MSM are listed in Table 1-10.

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Table 1-10 Cisco IOS Features for the Multilayer Switch Module
Feature Description
Layer 3 forwarding • Wire speed IP, IP multicast, and IPX routing
between VLANs
• Support for up to 64K entries for IP network
prefixes, IP unicast and multicast addresses,
IPX network numbers, and MAC addresses
• IP precedence-based IP forwarding
• Forwarding information base (FIB) and
adjacency database support as defined in other
Cisco routers
• Destination or destination/source-based load
sharing among equal cost paths
Layer 3 routing protocols • Static IP routing
• IP routing protocols such as Internet Group
Management Protocol (IGRP), Enhanced
Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP),
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Routing
Information Protocol (RIP), and RIP-2
• IP multicast routing protocols such as Protocol
Independent Multicast (PIM) (sparse and dense
mode) and Distance Vector Multicast Routing
Protocol (DVMRP)
• IPX routing protocols such as RIP and EIGRP

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Table 1-10 Cisco IOS Features for the Multilayer Switch Module (continued)
Feature Description
Layer 3-related protocols • IGMP v1 and v2
• IGMP snooping
• Cisco Group Multicast Protocol (CGMP) server
support
• Full ICMP support
• Gateway Discovery Protocol (GDP)
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP)
Router Discovery Protocol (IRDP)
Enhanced services • Integrated routing and bridging (IRB)
• Standard Domain Naming System (DNS)
support
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
and Boot Protocol (BOOTP) relay
The MSM front panel features are shown in Figure 1-40 and are described in
Table 1-11.
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The STATUS LED shows the results of the initialization and its dialog with the
supervisor engine. Table 1-11 describes the LED operation.
For detailed information on the supervisor engine LEDs, refer to the
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Table 1-11 Multilayer Switch Module STATUS LED
Green All diagnostics pass; the module is operational.
Red A diagnostic test has failed; the module is not operational.
The CONSOLE PORT MODE switch allows you to connect a terminal to the
MSM using either a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console cable or
the console cable and adapters provided with the switch. You also can connect a
modem to the console port using the cable and adapter provided with the switch.
Note Use a paper clip or a small, pointed object to access the CONSOLE PORT MODE
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Network Analysis Modules

• Mode 1—Place the switch in the in position (factory default position) to
connect a terminal to the console port using the console cable and DTE
adapter (labeled “Terminal”) that shipped with the switch.
console cable and DCE adapter (labeled “Modem”) that shipped with the
switch.
• Mode 2—Place the switch in the out position to connect a terminal to the
console port using the Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console

The Network Analysis Modules (NAMs) monitor and analyze network traffic for
the Catalyst 6000 series and Catalyst 6500 series switches using Remote
Monitoring (RMON), RMON2, and other MIBs. The RMON support that the
NAM provides for Ethernet VLANs is an extension of the RMON support
provided by the supervisor engine. The switched port analyzer (SPAN) selects
network traffic and directs it to the NAM. TrafficDirector, or any other
IETF-compliant RMON application, can analyze link characteristics, packet
layers for capacity planning or departmental accounting, differentiated service
deployment and policies, and filter/capture packets for debugging.
This section describes these Network Analysis Modules:

• Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-1), page 1-59
• Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-2), page 1-61

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The Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-1) provides integrated network
monitoring services within the switch. The NAM collects network traffic statistics
for real-time traffic analysis, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
The NAM monitors and analyzes network traffic for the Catalyst 6500 series
switches using remote monitoring (RMON), RMON extensions for switched
networks (SMON), and other management information bases (MIBs). The NAM
supports the following RMON groups:
• RMON groups defined in RFC 1757
• RMON2 groups defined in RFC 2021
The NAM also can monitor individual Ethernet VLANs, which allows it to serve
as an extension to the basic RMON support provided by the supervisor engine.
You can use any other IETF-compliant RMON application to access link, host,
protocol, and response-time statistics for capacity planning, departmental
accounting, and real-time application protocol monitoring. You also can use
filters and capture buffers to troubleshoot the network.
The NAM can analyze Ethernet VLAN traffic from one or both of the following
sources:
• Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, trunk port, or Fast EtherChannel
SPAN or RSPAN source port
For more information about SPAN and RSPAN, refer to the “Configuring
SPAN and RSPAN” chapter in the Catalyst 6500 Series Software
Configuration Guide.
Note Cisco IOS software currently does not support RSPAN.
• Netflow Data Export (NDE)

For more information about NDE, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Software
The NAM-1 module has 512 MB of RAM and a 96 MB capture buffer.
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Green All diagnostic tests pass. The NAM is operational.
Red A diagnostic other than an individual port test
failed.
Orange Indicates one of three conditions:
• The NAM is running through its boot and
self-test diagnostic sequence.
• The NAM is disabled.
• The NAM is in the shutdown state.
Off The NAM is powered off.
The SHUTDOWN button is used to manually shut down the NAM. To prevent
corruption of the NAM, it is critical that the NAM run through the shutdown
procedure before shutting off. If the NAM fails to respond to CLI or NAM
shutdown commands, you can use the SHUTDOWN button as an alternative
shutdown method.
For information on NAM module hardware and software requirements and port
adapter installation and configuration, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Network
Analysis Module Installation and Configuration Note.

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Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-2)

The Network Analysis Module (WS-SVC-NAM-2) provides integrated network
monitoring services within the switch. (See Figure 1-42.) The NAM collects
network traffic statistics for real-time traffic analysis, performance monitoring,
and troubleshooting.
The NAM monitors and analyzes network traffic for the Catalyst 6500 series
switches using remote monitoring (RMON), RMON extensions for switched
networks (SMON), and other management information bases (MIBs). The NAM
supports the following RMON groups:
• RMON groups defined in RFC 1757
• RMON2 groups defined in RFC 2021
The NAM also can monitor individual Ethernet VLANs, which allows it to serve
as an extension to the basic RMON support provided by the supervisor engine.
You can use any other IETF-compliant RMON application to access link, host,
protocol, and response-time statistics for capacity planning, departmental
accounting, and real-time application protocol monitoring. You also can use
filters and capture buffers to troubleshoot the network.
The NAM can analyze Ethernet VLAN traffic from one or both of the following
sources:
• Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, trunk port, or Fast EtherChannel
SPAN or RSPAN source port
For more information about SPAN and RSPAN, refer to the “Configuring
SPAN and RSPAN” chapter in the Catalyst 6500 Series Software
Note Cisco IOS software currently does not support RSPAN.
• Netflow Data Export (NDE)

For more information about NDE, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Software
The NAM-2 module has 1 GB of RAM and a 128 MB capture buffer.

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Table 1-13 NAM-2 Module STATUS LED Description
Green All diagnostic tests pass. The NAM is operational.
Red A diagnostic other than an individual port test
failed.
• The NAM is running through its boot and
• The NAM is disabled.
• The NAM is in the shutdown state.
Off The NAM is powered off.
The SHUTDOWN button is used to manually shutdown the NAM. To prevent

corruption of the NAM, it is critical that the NAM run through the shutdown
procedure before shutting off. If the NAM fails to respond to CLI or NAM
shutdown commands, you can use the SHUTDOWN button as an alternative
shutdown method.
For information on NAM module hardware and software requirements and port
adapter installation and configuration, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Network
Analysis Module Installation and Configuration Note.

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Firewall Services Module (WS-SVC-FWM-1-K9)

The Firewall Services Module (WS-SVC-FFWM-1-K9) protects an internal
(inside) network from unauthorized access by users on an external (outside)
network, such as the public Internet.
Note The term inside refers to networks or network resources protected by the firewall.
The term outside refer to networks not protected by the firewall.
The Firewall Services Module has the following features:

• Multiple modules—Supports multiple Firewall Services Modules in a
Catalyst 6500 series chassis.
• Switch fabric-compatible.
• Interface configuration—Performed though native IOS CLI.
• URL filtering enhancement—The module checks the outgoing URL requests
with the policy defined on a Websense Windows NT or UNIX-based server.
Depending on the response from the server, which matches a request against
a list of 17 website characteristics that are considered inappropriate for
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• Security—Cisco firewalls provide the latest in security technology ranging

from stateful inspection firewalls to content filtering capabilities that help
protect your network environment from future attacks. Another security
feature is the adaptive security algorithm (ASA), which maintains the
firewalled areas between the networks controlled by the firewall.
The stateful, connection-oriented ASA creates session flows based on source
and destination addresses, TCP sequence numbers (which are
nonpredictable), port numbers, and additional TCP flags. You can control all
inbound and outbound traffic by applying security policies to each connection
table entry.
• Performance—With support for up to 6 gigabits of throughput, firewalls can
provide protection in the most demanding network environments.
• Reliability—Cisco firewalls provide adaptable security services for
operation-critical network environments by using the integrated stateful
failover capabilities within the Firewall Services Module. Network traffic can
be automatically sent to a hot-standby module in the event of a failure, while
maintaining concurrent connections with automated state synchronization
between the primary module and the standby module.
• Network Address Translation (NAT) and Port Address Translation
(PAT)—Cisco firewalls provide NAT and PAT services that conceal IP
addresses of internal networks and expand network address space for internal
networks.
• Denial-of-service (DoS) attack prevention—Cisco firewalls protect the
firewall and networks behind them from attempts to gain access, which can
bring a network to a halt.
• Scalability—Up to two modules are supported in a single Catalyst 6500
chassis.
The following PIX firewall features are not supported by the module:
• Virtual private networks (VPN) (the module supports IPSec VPN only for
management purposes.)
• Intrusion detection system (IDS) syslog messages
• PIX Firewall Manager (PFM)
• CSPM
• Conduit
• DHCP client

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Table 1-14 Firewall Services Module STATUS LED Description
Green All diagnostic tests pass. The module is
operational.
Red A diagnostic test other than an individual port test
failed.
• The module is running through its boot and
• The module is disabled.
• The module is in the shutdown state.
Off The firewall module power is off.
The SHUTDOWN button is used to manually shut down the Firewall Services
Module. To prevent corruption of the module, it is critical that the module run
through the shutdown procedure before shutting off. If the module fails to respond
to CLI or NAM shutdown commands, you can use the SHUTDOWN button as an
alternative shutdown method.
For further information on the Firewall Services Module, refer to the
Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module Installation and Configuration
Note.

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IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module (WS-SVC-IPSEC-1)
IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module

(WS-SVC-IPSEC-1)
The IPSec VPN Acceleration Services module is a Gigabit Ethernet IPSec
cryptographic module that you can install in the Catalyst 6500 series switches.
(See Figure 1-44.) The VPN module provides bump-in-the-wire (BITW) IPSec
implementation using VLANs.
Note BITW is an IPSec implementation that starts egress packet processing after the IP
stack has finished with the packet, and completes ingress packet processing before
the IP stack receives the packet.
Figure 1-44 IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module (WS-SVC-IPSEC-1)
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Configuring VPNs using the VPN module is similar to configuring VPNs on

routers running Cisco IOS software. When you configure VPNs with the VPN
module, you attach crypto maps to VLANs (using interface VLANs); when you
configure VPNs on routers running Cisco IOS software, you configure individual
interfaces.
Note With the VPN module, crypto maps are still attached to individual interfaces,
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IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module (WS-SVC-IPSEC-1)
When you configure a VPN on the Cisco routers, a packet is sent to a routed
interface that is associated with an IP address. If the interface has an attached
crypto map, the software checks that the packet is on an access control list (ACL)
specified by the crypto map. If a match occurs, the packet is transformed
(encrypted) before it is routed to the appropriate IPSec peer; otherwise, the packet
is routed in the clear (unencrypted) state.
When you configure the VPN module, the same cryptographic operations are
performed as on Cisco routers. The VPN module’s implementation of VPN is
generally the same as on Cisco routers other than the use of interface VLANs and
some configuration guidelines specific to the VPN module.
Note For detailed information on Cisco IOS IPSec cryptographic operations and
policies, refer to the “IP Security and Encryption” section of the Cisco IOS
Security Configuration Guide, Release 12.2.
When you configure the VPN module on the Catalyst 6500 series switch, you
ensure that all packets coming from or going to the Internet pass through the VPN
module. The VPN module has an extensive set of policies that validate a packet
before the packet is sent onto the local (trusted) LAN. The VPN module can use
multiple Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet ports on other Catalyst 6500 series
modules to connect to the Internet through WAN routers. Packets received from
the WAN routers pass through the VPN module for IPSec processing.
On the local LAN side, traffic between the LAN ports can be routed or bridged on
multiple Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet ports. Because the local LAN traffic is
not encrypted or decrypted, it does not pass though the VPN module.
The VPN module does not maintain routing information, route, or change the
MAC header of a packet (except for the VLAN ID from one VLAN to another).
The front panel LED on the IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module is
described in Table 1-15.

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Intrusion Detection System Module (WS-X6381-IDS)
Table 1-15 IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module STATUS LED
Green All diagnostic tests pass. The module is
operational.
Red A diagnostic test other than an individual port test
failed.
• The module is running through its boot and
• The module is disabled.
• The module is in the shutdown state.
Off The module power is off.
For further information on the IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module, refer to
the IPSec VPN Acceleration Services Module Installation and Configuration
Note.

The Intrusion Detection System Module (IDSM) is part of the Cisco Secure
Intrusion Detection System (Cisco Secure IDS) and is managed by the Cisco
Secure Policy Manager (Cisco Secure PM). (See Figure 1-45.) Cisco Secure PM
provides a graphical interface for the management of security across a distributed
network. The Intrusion Detection System Module performs network sensing,
which involves real-time monitoring of network packets: packet capture and
analysis.

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The Intrusion Detection System Module captures network packets, and then
reassembles and compares this data against a set of rules that indicates typical
intrusion activity. Network traffic is copied either to the Intrusion Detection
System Module based on security VLAN access control lists (VACLs) in the
switch or is routed to the Intrusion Detection System Module using the switch’s
Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN) port feature. Both methods allow user-specified
types of traffic that are based on switch ports, VLANs, or traffic type to be
inspected.
The Intrusion Detection System Module searches for patterns of misuse by
examining either the data portion or the header portion of network packets.
Content-based attacks come from the data portion, and context-based attacks
come from the header portion.
When the Intrusion Detection System Module detects an attack, it generates an
alarm. Alarms are generated by the Intrusion Detection System Module through
the Catalyst 6500 series switch backplane to the Cisco Secure PM, where they are
logged or displayed on a graphical user interface. Alarm communication is
handled by the Cisco Secure IDS Communication service protocol, a proprietary
protocol that transmits alarms from the Intrusion Detection System Module to the
Cisco Secure PM.
The front panel has a STATUS LED, a hard drive LED, a SHUTDOWN button,
and a PCMCIA slot as shown in Figure 1-45.
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Table 1-16 describes the Intrusion Detection System Module states as indicated
by the STATUS LED.

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Table 1-16 Intrusion Detection System Module STATUS LED Description
Green All diagnostics test pass. The module is operational.
Red A diagnostic other than an individual port test failed.
Amber The module is running through its boot and self-test
diagnostics sequence.
The IDSM is disabled.

Off The IDSM power is off.
The SHUTDOWN button manually shuts down the Intrusion Detection System
Module. To prevent corruption of the module, it is critical that you shut down the
module properly. To properly shut down the switching module, session into the
Intrusion Detection System Module from the Catalyst 6500 series switch console
and enter the shutdown command. If the Intrusion Detection System Module fails
to respond to the shutdown command, press the SHUTDOWN button to manually
shut down the Intrusion Detection System Module.
Caution Do not remove the Intrusion Detection System Module from the switch until after
the module shuts down completely. Removing the module without going through
a shutdown procedure can damage the module.
Use a small pointed object, such as a paper clip, to access the SHUTDOWN button
and turn off the Intrusion Detection System Module. The shutdown procedure
may take several minutes.
The HD (hard drive) activity LED indicates when the hard drive is in use.
The PCMCIA slot provides access for up to two standard PCMCIA cards and is
reserved for future use.

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Content Switching Module (WS-X6066-SLB-APC)
Content Switching Module (WS-X6066-SLB-APC)

The Content Switching Module (WS-X6066-SLB-APC) provides
high-performance sessions between network devices and a server farm (a group
of network servers) based on Layer 4 through Layer 7 information packets. (See
Figure 1-46.) The module allows you to represent a group of servers (real servers)
as a single-server instance (virtual server), balance the traffic to the servers, and
limit traffic to individual servers.
Figure 1-46 Content Switching Module (WS-X6066-SLB-APC)
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The STATUS LED displays the Content Switching Module status as described in
Table 1-17.

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Switch Fabric Modules
Table 1-17 Content Switching Module STATUS LED
Green All diagnostic tests pass. The module is operational.
Orange The module is running through its boot and self-test
diagnostics sequence, or the module is disabled.
Red A diagnostic test has failed.
Off The module is powered down.

This section describes these Switch Fabric Modules:
• Switch Fabric Module (WS-C6500-SFM), page 1-72
• Switch Fabric Module 2 (WS-X6500-SFM2), page 1-73
Note You can have a Switch Fabric Module (WS-C6500-SFM) with a Switch Fabric
Module 2 (WS-X6500-SFM2) in the same Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or
Catalyst 6509-NEB chassis.
Switch Fabric Modules operate only with a Supervisor Engine 2. They are not
supported with Supervisor Engine 1A or Supervisor Engine 720.
Switch Fabric Module (WS-C6500-SFM)

The Switch Fabric Module (WS-C6500-SFM) requires a Supervisor Engine 2 and
must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6 of the Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or
Catalyst 6509-NEB switches. (See Figure 1-47.) The Switch Fabric Module
cannot be installed in the Catalyst 6513 switch or the Catalyst 6503 switch.
For redundancy, you can install a second Switch Fabric Module. The
first-installed Switch Fabric Module functions as the primary module. When you
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module, and the module installed in slot 6 functions as the backup. If you reset
the Switch Fabric Module installed in slot 5, the module in slot 6 becomes the
primary.
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Two front-panel LEDs provide status information for the module and indicate
whether the module is active. The STATUS LED functions are listed in Table 1-6
on page 1-47. The ACTIVE LED is green when the Switch Fabric Module is
operational and active and is orange when the module is in standby mode.
The front panel on the Switch Fabric Module has a 2-line by 20-character LCD
display. The display allows you to monitor the module’s input/outport port traffic
and local bus traffic. The display also shows system information.
Two push button switches control the LCD display:
• SELECT—This switch is used for LCD display menu selection.
• NEXT—This switch is used to scroll to the next item on the LCD display
menu.
Switch Fabric Module 2 (WS-X6500-SFM2)

The Switch Fabric Module 2 (WS-X6500-SFM2) can be installed in any
Catalyst 6500 series switch. (See Figure 1-48.) The Switch Fabric Module 2
requires Supervisor Engine 2 and must be installed in slot 5 or slot 6 of the
Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, or Catalyst 6509-NEB switches, or in slot 7 or
slot 8 of the Catalyst 6513 switch.

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Note The Switch Fabric 2 module cannot be installed in the Catalyst 6503 switch.
For redundancy, you can install a second Switch Fabric Module 2. The
first-installed Switch Fabric Module 2 functions as the primary module. When
you install two modules at the same time, the module in slot 5 or slot 7 functions
as the primary module, and the module installed in slot 6 or slot 8 functions as the
standby. If you reset the Switch Fabric Module 2 installed in slot 5 or slot 7, the
module in slot 6 or slot 8 becomes the primary.
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Two front-panel LEDs provide status information for the module and indicate
whether the module is active. The STATUS LED functions are listed in Table 1-6
on page 1-47. The ACTIVE LED is green when the Switch Fabric Module is
operational and active and is orange when the module is in standby mode.
The front panel of the Switch Fabric Module 2 has a 2-line by 20-character LCD
display. The display allows you to monitor the module’s input/outport port traffic
and local bus traffic. The display also shows system information.
Two push button switches control the LCD display:
• SELECT—This switch is used for LCD display menu selection.
• NEXT—This switch is used to scroll to the next item on the LCD display
menu.

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Voice-Related Modules
This section describes these voice-related modules:
• Communications Media Module (WS-SVC-CMM), page 1-75
• 8-Port T1/E1 PSTN Interface Module (WS-X6608-T1/E1), page 1-80
• 24-Port FXS Analog Interface Module (WS-X6624-FXS), page 1-82
Communications Media Module (WS-SVC-CMM)

The Catalyst 6500 series Communications Media Module can support single or
multiple Cisco CallManagers in a voice-over-IP network. (See Figure 1-49.) The
Communications Media Module, which acts as the media gateway, uses the Media
Gateway Control Protocol (MGCP) to communicate with Cisco CallManager,
which acts as the media gateway controller (Call Agent).
You can install up to three interface modules into the base module of the
Communications Media Module. The Communications Media Module accepts
either a 6-port T1 interface module or a 6-port E1 interface module. You must use
the same types of interface modules (either all T1 modules or all E1 modules) in
the Communications Media Module; you cannot mix the interface module types.
The 6-port T1/E1 interface modules have onboard digital signal processor (DSP)
resources that allow you to connect the interfaces to the public switched telephone
network (PSTN) or private branch exchanges (PBXs) through T1 Channel Associated
Signaling (CAS) or T1/E1 ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI). The DSP resources
on the interface modules provide echo cancellation, transcoding, fax relay, tone
detection and generation, and jitter buffers.
The Communications Media Module provides Layer 2 forwarding only. If a
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The Communications Media Module has a Gigabit Ethernet backplane interface

that can have one IP address and one MAC address.
Note The Communications Media Module requires a static IP address. Obtaining an IP

address through a DHCP server is not supported. You assign an IP address to the
Communications Media Module Gigabit Ethernet backplane interface through the
CLI using the interface GigabitEthernet1/0 command.
Note For an overview of a VoIP network using the Catalyst 6500 series switches, refer
to the “Configuring a VoIP Network” section of the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch
Software Configuration Guide at this URL:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/lan/cat6000/sw_7_4/confg_gd
/voicecfg.htm
Figure 1-49 Communications Media Module (WS-SVC-CMM)
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Table 1-18 lists the supported features for the Communications Media Module
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Table 1-18 CMM Interface Module Supported Features
WS-SVC-CMM-6T1 Module WS-SVC-CMM-6E1 Module

1 2
Line code—B8ZS , AMI Line code—HDB33, AMI
Frame format—SF4, ESF5 with CRC6/no CRC Frame format—with CRC4/no CRC4
MGCP: MGCP:
T1-PRI E1-PRI
T1-CAS E&M7 Wink Start Fax Pass-through
T1-CAS E&M Delay Dial Cisco Fax Relay
Fax Pass-through DTMF Relay
Cisco Fax Relay Modem Pass-through
Modem Pass-through Music on Hold
Music on Hold G711 codec (sampling size: 10, 20, and 30 ms)
DTMF8, 9 Relay G729 codec (sampling size: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and
G711 codec (sampling size: 10, 20, and 30 ms) 60 ms)
G729 codec (sampling size: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and
60 ms)
1. B8ZS = binary 8-zero substitution
2. AMI = alternate mark inversion
3. HDB3 = high-density bipolar with three zeros
4. SF = super framing
5. ESF = extended super framing
6. CRC = cyclic redundancy check
7. E&M = ear and mouth
8. DTMF = Dual Tone Multi-Frequency
9. DTMF is supported; DTMF/MF is not supported
For additional information, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series and Cisco 7600
Series Communication Media Module Installation and Verification Note.
The front panel LEDs are described in Table 1-19.

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Table 1-19 CMM STATUS LED
Off • The module is waiting for the supervisor engine to turn
on power.
• The module is not online.
• The module is not receiving power, which could be
caused by the following:
– Power is not available to the module.
– Module temperature is over the limit1.
Red • The module is released from reset by the supervisor
engine and is booting.
• If the boot code fails to execute, the LED stays red
after power up.
Orange • The module is initializing hardware or communicating
with the supervisor engine.
• A fault occurred during the initialization sequence.
• If the module fails to download its Field
Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) on power up, it
continues initializing and is granted module online
status from the supervisor engine, but the LED stays
orange.
• If the module is not granted module online status from
the supervisor engine, the LED stays orange. This
problem could be caused by the supervisor engine
detecting a failure in an external loopback test that it
issued to the module.
Green • The module is operational; the supervisor engine has
granted module online status.
1. Enter the show environment temperature mod command to display the temperature of each of
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Figure 1-50 and Figure 1-51 show the front panels of the 6-port T1 and E1
interface modules.
Figure 1-50 6-Port T1 Interface Module
Receive port LEDs

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Figure 1-51 6-Port E1 Interface Module
Receive port LEDs

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Table 1-20 6-Port T1 and E1 Interface Modules Receive Port LEDs
Green T1/E1 interface is operational.
Red T1/E1 receive alarm.
Yellow T1/E1 remote alarm.
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8-Port T1/E1 PSTN Interface Module (WS-X6608-T1/E1)

The 8-port T1/E1 PSTN interface module (WS-X6608-T1/E1) is a high-density,
8-port T1/E1 voice-over-IP (VoIP) module that can support digital T1/E1
connectivity to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or transcoding
and conferencing. (See Figure 1-52.) The module requires an IP address, is
registered with Cisco CallManager in its domain, and is managed by Cisco
CallManager.
The module software is downloaded from a TFTP server. Depending upon which
software you download, the ports can serve as T1/E1 interfaces or support
transcoding and conferencing as follows:
• Transcoding for IP-to-IP connections support the following:
– 128 channels of full-duplex transcoding per module, 16 channels per
port, if transcoding is between G.711 and a low bit-rate codec (such as
the G.723.1).
– 64 channels of full-duplex transcoding per module, 8 channels per port,
if transcoding is from a low bit-rate codec to a low bit-rate codec (such
as from G723.1 to G.729).
– G.711, G.723.1, and the G.729A codecs in any combination.
• Conferencing supports the following:
– Meet-Me and ad-hoc conferencing.
– 32 channels of conferencing ports, 4 conferencings per port. The
maximum conference size on a single port is 16 parties; 6 parties at a time
can be active (talking) while the rest are idle (listening).
– Transcoding and conferencing functions; for every transcoding port in
use, one less conferencing port is available and vice versa.
Note To configure the module interfaces, refer to the “Configuring a VoIP Network”
chapter of the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide. To
configure the interfaces to work with Cisco CallManager, refer to the Cisco
CallManager Administration Guide.
When the 8-port T1/E1 PSTN interface module powers up, it initializes various
hardware components and communicates with the supervisor engine.
The front panel LEDs are shown in Figure 1-52.

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Figure 1-52 8-Port T1/E1 PSTN Interface Module (WS-X6608-T1/E1)
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Table 1-21 8-Port PSTN Interface Module LEDs

STATUS Green The module is operational. The supervisor engine has granted the
module online status.
The supervisor engine has disabled the module.
Red The module is resetting. (The switch has just been powered on or the
module has been hot inserted.)
The module processor detected a fatal error during its diagnostics.
Off The module is not receiving power. The module was powered down
due to lack of power. (The module is listed as power-deny in the
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Table 1-21 8-Port PSTN Interface Module LEDs (continued)

LINK Green The link is up.
Yellow Frame synchronization has been lost or an RAI signal has been
received.
Flashing The SPAN is in loopback.
Yellow
Red No carrier is detected or an AIS signal has been received.
Off The registration with Cisco CallManager is lost.
24-Port FXS Analog Interface Module (WS-X6624-FXS)

The 24-port FXS analog interface module (WS-X6624-FXS) interfaces connect
directly to standard analog telephones or fax machines. The module interfaces
supply ring voltage and dial tone. The module emulates the central office (CO) or
private branch exchange (PBX), providing a service to an analog telephone or fax
machine. The telephone or fax machine connected through the FXS module
operates as if it were connected to a normal CO or PBX line.
The front panel LEDs are shown in Figure 1-53.
Warning If the symbol of suitability with an overlaid cross appears above a port, you
must not connect the port to a public network that follows the European Union
standards. Connecting the port to this type of public network can cause severe
personal injury or can damage the unit. Statement 1031

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Note When installing the WS-X6624-FXS analog interface module in a chassis, you
must have a system ground cable attached to the chassis. Refer to the
Catalyst 6000 Series Switch Installation Guide or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch
Installation Guide for the system grounding cable installation procedure.
Figure 1-53 24-Port FXS Analog Interface Module (WS-X6624-FXS)
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When the 24-port FXS analog interface module is powered up, it initializes
various hardware components and communicates with the supervisor engine.
Table 1-22 24-Port FXS Analog Interface Module LEDs

STATUS Green The module is online and operational.
The supervisor engine has disabled the module.
The supervisor engine has sent an “SCP_SET_DIAG_FEATURES”
message indicating that the diagnostics have failed.
Red The module processor powered up but is not running.
The module processor detected a fatal error during its diagnostics.
Off The module is not receiving power. The module was powered down
due to insufficient power. (The module is listed as power-deny in the
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Port Addresses
Table 1-22 24-Port FXS Analog Interface Module LEDs (continued)

Port number Green The telephone or fax machine is off-hook.
Yellow The module or port is disabled through the CLI1.
Off The port is not active (connected device is on-hook) or the link is
not connected.
1. CLI = command-line interface
Port Addresses
Each port (or interface) in the switch is designated by several different types of
addresses. The physical interface address is the actual physical location (slot and
port) of the interface connector within the chassis. The system software uses the
physical addresses to control activity within the switch and to display status
information. These physical slot and port addresses are not used by other devices
in the network; they are specific to the individual switch and its internal
components and software. For more information, see the “Physical Interface
Addresses” section on page 1-85.
Note For Catalyst 6500 series switches running Cisco IOS software, refer to the
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for port
address information.
The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a standardized data link layer
address that is required for every port or device that connects to a network. Other
devices in the network use these addresses to locate specific ports in the network
and to create and update routing tables and data structures. The switches use a
unique method, described in the “MAC Addresses” section on page 1-86, to
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Port Addresses
Physical Interface Addresses

Physical port addresses specify the actual physical location of each module port
on the rear of the switch, as shown in Figure 1-54. (The port numbering
convention is the same in the 6-slot, 9-slot, and 13-slot chassis.) The address is a
two-part number in the format slot/port number. The first number identifies the
slot in which the module is installed. Module slots are numbered from top to
bottom starting with 1. The second number identifies the physical port number on
the module. The port numbers always begin at 1 and are numbered from left to
right. The number of additional ports (n/1, n/2, and so on) depends on the number
of ports on the module.
Figure 1-54 Catalyst 6009 and Catalyst 6509 Switch Port Address Examples
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Port Addresses
Interface ports maintain the same addresses regardless of whether other modules
are installed or removed. However, when you move a module to a different slot,
the first number in the address changes to reflect the new slot number. For
example, on a 48-port 10/100BASE-T switching module in slot 2, the address of
the left port is 2/1 and the address of the right port is 2/48. If you remove the
48-port 10/100BASE-T switching module from slot 2 and install it in slot 4, the
addresses of those same ports become 4/1 through 4/48.
The supervisor engine is n/1 to n/2 because it supports two interfaces: ports 1
and 2. Switching modules are addressed n/1 through n/N.
You can identify each module port by checking its slot and port location on the
switch. You can also use software commands to display information about a
specific interface, or all interfaces, in the switch. To display information about
every interface, enter the show port command without parameters. To display
information about a specific interface, enter the show port command with the
module (slot) number and port number in the format show port
[mod_num/port_num].
MAC Addresses
All network interface connections (ports) require a unique MAC address. The
MAC address of an interface is stored in electrically erasable programmable
read-only memory (EEPROM) on a component that resides directly on the
interface circuitry. The switch system code reads the EEPROM for each interface
in the system, learns the MAC addresses, and then initializes appropriate
hardware and data structures. Each VLAN in the spanning tree has one unique
MAC address. This addressing scheme gives the switch the intelligence to identify
the state (connected or not connected) of each interface. When you hot swap a
module, the MAC address changes with the module.

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Hot Swapping Supervisor Engines and Switching Modules
Hot Swapping Supervisor Engines and

Switching Modules
You can remove and replace redundant supervisor engines and switching modules
without powering down the switch. This feature is known as hot swapping.
When you remove or insert a switching module while the switch is powered on
and operating, the switch does the following:
1. Determines if there is sufficient power for the module.
2. Scans the backplane for configuration changes.
3. Initializes all newly inserted switching modules, notes any removed modules,
and places them in the administratively shutdown state.
4. Places any previously configured interfaces on the switching module back to
the state they were in when they were removed. Any newly inserted interfaces
are put in the administratively shutdown state, as if they were present (but
unconfigured) at boot time. If you insert a similar switching-module type into
a slot, its ports are configured and brought online up to the port count of the
original switching module.
The switch runs diagnostic tests on any new interfaces. If the test passes, the
switch is operating normally. If the new switching module is faulty, the switch
resumes normal operation but leaves the new interface disabled.
If the diagnostic test fails, the switch crashes, which usually indicates that the new
switching module has a problem in the bus and should be removed.
When you install two supervisor engines, hot swapping allows you to remove and
replace one of the supervisor engines without turning off the system power.
Caution To avoid erroneous failure messages, note the current configuration of all
interfaces before you remove or replace another switching module, and allow at
least 15 seconds for the system to reinitialize after a module has been removed or
replaced.

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Power Management and Environmental Monitoring
Power Management and Environmental Monitoring

For detailed information on power management and environmental monitoring,
refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software Configuration Guide or
Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide.

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C H A P T E R 2
Preparing for Installation
This chapter describes how to prepare your site before you install modules in the
switches, and it contains these sections:
• Determining Cable Distances, page 2-2
• Port Densities, page 2-16
• Gigabit Interface Converters, page 2-18
• Software Requirements, page 2-26
This chapter does not contain instructions for installing the switch chassis. For
information on installing the switch chassis, refer to the Catalyst 6000 Series
Switch Installation Guide or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Installation Guide.
Limiting Connection Distances

The length of your networks and the distances between connections depend on the
type of signal, the signal speed, and the transmission media (the type of cabling
used to transmit the signals). For example, fiber-optic cable has a greater channel
capacity than twisted-pair cabling. The distance and rate limits in this chapter are
the IEEE-recommended maximum speeds and distances for signaling. However,
if you understand the electrical problems that may arise and can compensate for
them, you should get good results with rates and distances greater than those
described here, although you do so at your own risk.

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Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation
Determining Cable Distances

When preparing your site for network connections to the modules, you need to
consider two factors for each type of interface:
• Type of cabling required for each interface
• Distance limitations for each interface
Note See Appendix B, “Cable and Connector Specifications,” for connector pinouts for
the modules.
This section contains the following topics:

• ATM, page 2-3
• Ethernet and Fast Ethernet, page 2-4
• Gigabit Ethernet, page 2-5
• 10-Gigabit Ethernet, page 2-7
• Patch Cord, page 2-9
• Differential Mode Delay, page 2-11
• Console Port Cabling Specifications—Supervisor Engine Only, page 2-13
• Port Connector Requirements—Switching Modules Only, page 2-14

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ATM
The maximum distances for asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) fiber-optic
network connections are determined by the transmitter output power, receiver
sensitivity, and type of optical source. Table 2-1 lists the maximum transmission
distances for multimode fiber (MMF). Table 2-2 lists the optical specifications for
single-mode fiber (SMF) cables.
Table 2-1 ATM OC-12 Optical Specifications for MMF Cables
Characteristic Specification
Optical source LED
Wavelength 1300 nm
Transmitter output power –19 to –14 dBm
Receiver sensitivity –26 to –14 dBm
Maximum cabling distance 1640 ft (500 m)
Table 2-2 ATM OC-12 Optical Specifications for SMF Cables
Optical source Laser
Wavelength 1300 nm
Receiver sensitivity –28 to –8 dBm
Maximum cabling distance 9.3 mi (15 km)

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Ethernet and Fast Ethernet

Table 2-3 lists the IEEE maximum transmission distances for Ethernet and
Fast Ethernet.
Table 2-3 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet Maximum Transmission

Distances
Transceiver Maximum Distance

Speed Cable Type Duplex Mode Between Stations
10 Mbps Category 3 UTP Full and half 328 ft (100 m)
10 Mbps Multimode fiber Full and half 1.2 mi (2 km)
100 Mbps Category 5 UTP Full and half 328 ft (100 m)
100 Mbps Single-mode fiber Full 6.2 mi (10 km)
100 Mbps Multimode fiber Half 1312 ft (400 m)
Single-mode fiber
Table 2-4 lists the optical characteristics for 10BASE-FL. Table 2-5 lists the
optical characteristics for 100BASE-FX.
Table 2-4 10BASE-FL Optical Characteristics
Optical source LED
Wavelength 850 nm
Receiver sensitivity –32.5 to –12 dBm

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Table 2-5 100BASE-FX Optical Characteristics
Characteristic Specification (Multimode) Specification (Single Mode)

Optical source LED Laser
Wavelength 1300 nm 1300 nm
Transmitter output power –20 to –14 dBm (62.5/125 micron MMF) –20 to –14 dBm
–23.5 to –14 dBm (50/125 micron MMF) (8.3/9/10 micron SMF)
Receiver sensitivity –31 to –14 dBm –31 to –8 dBm
Gigabit Ethernet
Table 2-6 provides the maximum transmission distance specifications for the
1000BASE-T and the 1000BASE-X interfaces, including the Gigabit Ethernet
switching modules and the supervisor engine Gigabit Ethernet uplink ports.
Table 2-7 lists the Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) channel insertion losses.
All optical GBIC interfaces have SC connectors, and the minimum cable distance
for the optical GBICs listed (MMF and SMF) is 6.5 feet (2 meters).

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Table 2-6 Gigabit Ethernet Maximum Transmission Distances
GBIC Type Wavelength Copper/Fiber Core Size1 Modal Bandwidth Cable Distance2
(nm) Type (micron) (MHz km)
WS-G5483 – Category 5, – – 328 ft (100 m)
Copper 5e, 6 UTP
WS-G5484 850 MMF 62.5 160 722 ft (220 m)
Optical SX3 62.5 200 902 ft (275 m)
50.0 400 1640 ft (500 m)
50.0 500 1804 ft (550 m)
WS-G5486 1310 MMF4 62.5 500 1804 ft (550 m)
Optical
50.0 400 1804 ft (550 m)
LX/LH
50.0 500 1804 ft (550 m)
SMF 8.3/9/10 – 6.2 mi (10 km)
WS-G5487 1550 SMF 8.3/9/10 – 43.5 mi (70 km)6
Optical ZX SMF5 8.3/9/10 – 62.1 mi (100 km)
1. The numbers given for multimode fiber-optic cable refer to the core diameter. For single-mode fiber-optic cable, 8.3 microns
refers to the core diameter. The 9-micron and 10-micron values refer to the mode-field diameter (MFD), which is the diameter
of the light-carrying portion of the fiber. This area consists of the fiber core plus a small portion of the surrounding cladding.
The MFD is a function of the core diameter, the wavelength of the laser, and the refractive index difference between the core
and the cladding.
2. Distances are based on fiber loss.
3. Use with MMF only.
4. When using an LX/LH GBIC with 62.5-micron diameter MMF, you must install a mode-conditioning patch cord
(CAB-GELX-625 or equivalent) between the GBIC and the MMF cable on both the transmit and receive ends of the link. The
mode-conditioning patch cord is required for link distances less than 328 feet (100 m) or greater than 984 feet (300 m). The
mode-conditioning patch cord prevents overdriving the receiver for short lengths of MMF and reduces differential mode delay
for long lengths of MMF.
5. Dispersion-shifted single-mode fiber-optic cable.
6. The minimum link distance for ZX GBICs is 6.2 miles (10 km) with an 8-dB attenuator installed at each end of the link.
Without attenuators, the minimum link distance is 24.9 miles (40 km).

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Table 2-7 GBIC Channel Insertion Loss
Transmitter output
power Receiver maximum Receiver minimum
GBIC Device (min/max dBm) input power (dBm) sensitivity (dBm)
1000BASE-SX -9.5/-4 0 -17
1000BASE-LX/LH -9.5/-3 -3 -19
1000BASE-ZX 0/5 -3 -23 1
1. The 1000BASE-ZX GBIC provides a minimum optical power budget of 23dB. To determine the supported
link distance, you should measure your cable plant with an optical loss test set to verify that the optical loss
of the cable plant (including connectors and splices) is less than or equal to this value. The optical loss
measurement must be performed using a 1550 nm light source.
10-Gigabit Ethernet
Table 2-8 lists the fiber-optic transmission specifications for the 10-Gigabit
Ethernet interfaces. Table 2-9 lists the optical power specifications for the
10-Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
Caution To prevent severe damage to the WS-G6483 Optical Interface Module receiver,
you must install a 5-dB 1550 nm fixed-loss attenuator when fiber-optic cable
lengths are less then 12.4 miles (20 km). To prevent severe damage to the
WS-X6501-10GEX4 receiver, you must install a 5-dB 1550 nm fixed-loss
attenuator when fiber-optic cable lengths are less then 6.2 miles (10 km).

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Table 2-8 10-Gigabit Ethernet Fiber-Optic Transmission Specifications
Modal
Wavelength Core Size1 Bandwidth
Model (nm) Fiber Type (Microns) (MHz/km) Cable Distance2
WS-X6501-10GEX4 1550 SMF 8.3/9/10 – 6.2–31 mi
(10–50 km)
Dispersion- 8.3/9/103 – 6.2–31 mi
shifted SMF (10–50 km)
WS-G6488 OIM4 1310 SMF 8.3/9/10 – 6.56 ft–6.2 mi5
(2 m–10 km)
Dispersion- 8.3/9/103 – 6.56 ft–6.2 mi5
shifted SMF (2 m–10 km)
WS-G6483 OIM6 1550 SMF 8.3/9/10 – 6.56 ft–24.8 mi7
(2 m–40 km)
Dispersion- 8.3/9/10 – 6.56 ft–24.8 mi7
shifted SMF (2 m–40 km)
1. For single-mode fiber-optic cable, 8.3 microns refers to the core diameter. The 9-micron and 10-micron values refer to the
mode-field diameter (MFD), which is the diameter of the light-carrying portion of the fiber. This area consists of the fiber
core plus a small portion of the surrounding cladding. The MFD is a function of the core diameter, the wavelength of the
laser, and the refractive index difference between the core and the cladding.
2. Refer to the 10-Gigabit Ethernet optical power specifications table to calculate the exact distances that the module supports
before you install the module. The exact distances supported by this module vary depending on the number of splices and
connectors in the fiber-optic cable.
3. Although dispersion-shifted fiber-optic cable helps to reduce the dispersion of the signal, attenuation of the signal still limits
signal distance to 31 miles (50 km).
4. Optical Interface Module (OIM). The WS-G6488 OIM is installed in the WS-X6502-10GE 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base
Module.
5. According to the IEEE 802.ae standard.
6. Optical Interface Module (OIM). The WS-G6483 OIM is installed in the WS-X6502-10GE 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base
Module.
7. According to the IEEE 802.ae standard. Requires a 5 dB 1550 nm fixed-loss attenuator for distances less than 20 km. The
exact distances supported by this module vary according to the number of splices and connectors in the fiber-optic cable
attached to the OIM.

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Table 2-9 10-Gigabit Ethernet Optical Power Specifications
Average Transmitter Average Receiver Input Link Power

Model Output Power Power Budget
WS-X6501-10GEX4 –3.5 dBm (minimum) –16 dBm (minimum) 12.5 dB
+2 dBm (maximum) 0 dBm (maximum)
WS-G6488 OIM1 –8.2 dBm (minimum) –14.4 dBm (minimum) 6.2 dB
+0.5 dBm (maximum) +0.5 dBm (maximum)
WS-G6483 OIM1 –4.7 dBm (minimum) –15.8 dBm (minimum) 11.1 dB
+4 dBm (maximum) –1 dBm (maximum)
1. Optical Interface Module (OIM). The WS-G6488 OIM and WS-G6483 OIM is installed in the
WS-X6502-10GE 10-Gigabit Ethernet Base Module.
Patch Cord
When using the long wavelength/long haul (LX/LH) GBIC with 62.5-micron
diameter MMF, you must install a mode-conditioning patch cord (Cisco
product number CAB-GELX-625 or equivalent) between the GBIC and the MMF
cable on both the transmit and receive ends of the link. The patch cord is required
for link distances greater than 984 feet (300 meters).
Note We do not recommend using the LX/LH GBIC and MMF without a patch cord for
very short link distances (10 to 100 meters). The result could be an elevated bit
error rate (BER).
Note The patch cord is required to comply with IEEE standards. IEEE found that link
distances could not be met with certain types of fiber-optic cable due to a problem
in the center of some fiber-optic cable cores. The solution is to launch light from
the laser at a precise offset from the center by using the patch cord. At the output
of the patch cord, the LX/LH GBIC complies with the IEEE 802.3z standard for
1000BASE-LX. For a detailed description of this problem, see the “Differential
Mode Delay” section on page 2-11.

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Note Cisco Gigabit Ethernet products have been tested and evaluated to comply with
the standards listed in Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.” Equivalent cables
should also meet these standards.
Patch Cord Configuration Example

Figure 2-1 shows a typical configuration using the patch cord.
Figure 2-1 Patch Cord Configuration
Patch Building Patch

cord cable plant cord
Rx Tx
1000BASE-LX/LH Patch Patch 1000BASE-LX/LH
port panel panel port
Tx Rx
13088
Link span greater than 984 ft
(300 m)
Patch Cord Installation
Warning Invisible laser radiation may be emitted from disconnected fibers or

connectors. Do not stare into beams or view directly with optical instruments.
Statement 1051
Plug the end of the patch cord labeled “To Equipment” into the GBIC.
(See Figure 2-2.) Plug the end labeled “To Cable Plant” into the patch panel. The
patch cord is 9.84 feet (3 meters) long and has duplex SC male connectors at each
end.

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Figure 2-2 Patch Cord Installation
To equipment To cable plant
13089
Differential Mode Delay
When an unconditioned laser source designed for operation on a single-mode
fiber (SMF) cable is directly coupled to a multimode fiber (MMF) cable,
differential mode delay (DMD) might occur. DMD can degrade the modal
bandwidth of the fiber-optic cable causing a decrease in the link span (the distance
between the transmitter and the receiver) that can be reliably supported.
The Gigabit Ethernet specification (IEEE 802.3z) outlines parameters for
Ethernet communications at a gigabit-per-second rate. The specification offers a
higher-speed version of Ethernet for backbone and server connectivity using
existing deployed MMF cable by defining the use of laser-based optical
components to propagate data over MMF cable.
Lasers function at the baud rates and longer distances required for Gigabit
Ethernet. 802.3z identifies the DMD condition that occurs with particular
combinations of lasers and MMF cable. The results create an additional element
of jitter that can limit the reach of Gigabit Ethernet over MMF cable.
With DMD, a single laser light pulse excites a few modes equally within an MMF
cable. These modes, or light pathways, then follow two or more different paths.
These paths might have different lengths and transmission delays as the light
travels through the cable. With DMD, a distinct pulse propagating down the cable
no longer remains a distinct pulse or, in extreme cases, might become two
independent pulses. Strings of pulses can interfere with each other making it
difficult to recover data.
DMD does not occur in all deployed fibers; it occurs with certain combinations of
worst-case fibers and worst-case transceivers. Gigabit Ethernet experiences this
problem because of its very high baud rate and its long MMF cable lengths. SMF
cable and copper cable are not affected by DMD.

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MMF cable has been tested for use only with LED sources. LEDs can create an
overfilled launch condition within the fiber-optic cable. The overfilled launch
condition describes the way LED transmitters couple light into the fiber-optic
cable in a broad spread of modes. Similar to a light bulb radiating light into a dark
room, the generated light that shines in multiple directions can overfill the
existing cable space and excite a large number of modes. (See Figure 2-3.)
Figure 2-3 LED Transmission Compared to Laser Transmission
LED transmission
LED
Laser transmission
Laser
12871
Lasers launch light in a more concentrated fashion. A laser transmitter couples
light into only a fraction of the existing modes or optical pathways present in the
fiber-optic cable. (See Figure 2-3.)
The solution is to condition the laser light launched from the source (transmitter)
so it spreads the light evenly across the diameter of the fiber-optic cable making
the launch look more like an LED source to the cable. The objective is to scramble
the modes of light to distribute the power more equally in all modes and prevent
the light from being concentrated in just a few modes.
An unconditioned launch, in the worst case, might concentrate all of its light in
the center of the fiber-optic cable, exciting only two or more modes equally.
A significant variation in the amount of DMD is produced from one MMF cable
to the next. No reasonable test can be performed to survey an installed cable plant
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patch cords for all uplink modules using MMF when the link span exceeds
984 feet (300 meters). For link spans less than 300 meters, you can omit the patch
cord (although there is no problem using it on short links).
Note For link spans greater than 328 feet (100 meters) but less than 984 feet (300
meters), you can omit the patch cord. We do not recommend using the LX/LH
GBIC and MMF without a patch cord for short link distances less than 328 feet
(100 meters). The result could be an elevated bit error rate (BER).
Console Port Cabling Specifications—Supervisor Engine Only

This section describes the console port cabling specifications for the supervisor
engine.
Note The accessories kit that shipped with your switch contains the necessary cable and
adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the front-panel console port of the
supervisor engine. These cables and adapters are the same as those shipped with
the Cisco 2500 series routers and other Cisco products.
The supervisor engine front-panel console port mode switch allows you to
connect a terminal or modem to the console port using the cable and adapters
provided or you can connect your terminal using a Catalyst 5000 family
Supervisor Engine III cable (not provided).

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Table 2-10 lists the maximum transmission distances for console port cables.
See Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” for console port and cable pinout
information.
Table 2-10 EIA/TIA-232 Transmission Speed Versus Distance
Rate (bps) Distance (feet) Distance (meters)

2400 200 60
4800 100 30
9600 50 15
19,200 25 7.6
38,400 12 3.7
56,000 8.6 2.6
Port Connector Requirements—Switching Modules Only

You need these connector types to cable to the switching ports:
• SC connectors for GBICs. (See Figure 2-4.)
Note When you plug the SC connector into the GBIC, make sure that both
the Tx and Rx fiber-optic cables are fully inserted into the SC
connector.
Note If you are using the LX/LH GBIC with MMF, you need to install a
patch cord between the GBIC and the MMF cable. See the “Patch
Cord” section on page 2-9 for details.
• RJ-45 male connectors for the 48-port 10/100BASE-T RJ-45 module. (See
Figure 2-5.)

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• MT-RJ fiber-optic connectors for the 24-port 100BASE-FX module. (See

Figure 2-6.)
• LC connectors for the SFP optical tranceivers installed in the Supervisor
Engine 720. (See Figure 2-7.)
• RJ-21 telco connectors for the 48-port 10/100BASE-T R J-21 telco module.
(See Figure 2-8.)
Figure 2-4 SC Fiber-Optic Cable Connector
H2214
Figure 2-5 RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
RJ-45 (both ends)

H1567a
Pin 1
Pin 8
Figure 2-6 MT-RJ Fiber-Optic Cable Connector

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Port Densities
Figure 2-7 LC Fiber-Optic Connector
58476
Figure 2-8 RJ-21 Telco Interface Cable Connectors
RJ-21 port
90 RJ-21
connector
180 RJ-21
connector
110 RJ-21
connector
48136
Port Densities
Table 2-11 lists the bandwidth and port densities of the Catalyst 6000 series and
Catalyst 6500 series switches.

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Port Densities
Table 2-11 Catalyst 6000 Series and Catalyst 6500 Series Bandwidth and Port Density
Architecture Catalyst 6000 Series Switch Catalyst 6500 Series Switch1

Backplane Bandwidth 32 Gbps 32 to 256 Gbps2
Number of Gigabit 82 (6 slots) Catalyst 6006 switch 34 (3 slots) Catalyst 6503 switch
Ethernet ports 130 (9 slots) Catalyst 6009 switch 82 (6 slots) Catalyst 6506 switch
130 (9 slots) Catalyst 6509 switch
Number of 100BASE-FX 120 (6 slots) Catalyst 6006 switch 48 (3 slots) Catalyst 6503 switch
Ethernet ports
192 (9 slots) Catalyst 6009 switch 120 (6 slots) Catalyst 6506 switch
Number of 10/100 240 (6 slots) Catalyst 6006 switch 96 (3 slots) Catalyst 6503 switch
Ethernet ports 384 (9 slots) Catalyst 6009 switch 240 (6 slots) Catalyst 6506 switch
Number of 10BASE-FL 120 (6 slots) Catalyst 6006 switch 48 (3 slots) Catalyst 6503 switch
Ethernet ports

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Gigabit Interface Converters
Table 2-11 Catalyst 6000 Series and Catalyst 6500 Series Bandwidth and Port Density (continued)
Architecture Catalyst 6000 Series Switch Catalyst 6500 Series Switch1

Number of ATM OC-12 5 (6 slots) Catalyst 6006 switch 2 (3 slots) Catalyst 6503 switch
ports 8 (9 slots) Catalyst 6009 switch 5 (6 slots) Catalyst 6506 switch
Number of FlexWAN 5 (6 slots) Catalyst 6006 switch 2 (3 slots) Catalyst 6503 switch
Modules
1. Specific combinations of supervisor engines and modules may not be supported in your chassis. Refer to the release notes
of the software version running on your system for specific information on modules and supervisor engine combinations that
are not supported.
2. If you have backplane bandwidth greater than 32 Gbps, you must install a Switch Fabric Module or install a Supervisor
Engine 720 in the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis.

A Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) is a hot-swappable input/output device that
plugs into a supervisor engine or Gigabit Ethernet module which links the module
with the fiber-optic network or with the copper network.
This section contains these topics:
• WS-G5483 Copper GBIC, page 2-19
• WS-G5484, WS-G5486, and WS-G5487 Optical GBICs, page 2-20
• Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing GBICs, page 2-21

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WS-G5483 Copper GBIC

The WS-G5483 GBIC uses Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP/FTP
cable to provide 1000BASE-T full-duplex connectivity between the Gigabit
Ethernet module or supervisor engine and the network up to a distance of 328 feet
(100 meters). (See Figure 2-9.) Refer to your release notes or the online
1000BASE-T GBIC Switch Compatibility Matrix posted with the GBIC
documentation on Cisco.com for the list of modules and the required software
release level necessary to support this GBIC.
Caution To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding, lightening-immunity requirements, you

must use foil-twisted pair (FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.
Figure 2-9 Copper GBIC (WS-G5483)
49959
RJ-45 Plastic tab

connector

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WS-G5484, WS-G5486, and WS-G5487 Optical GBICs

Table 2-12 lists the three types of optical GBICs.
Table 2-12 Optical GBIC Model List
Product Number GBIC

WS-G5484 Short wavelength
(1000BASE-SX)
WS-G5486 Long wavelength/long haul
(1000BASE-LX/LH)
WS-G5487 Extended distance
(1000BASE-ZX)
Each of the three types of optical GBICs comes in two physical models shown in
Figure 2-10. These two physical models require different installation procedures.
Figure 2-10 Optical GBIC Physical Styles (WS-G5484, WS-G5486, and

WS-G5487)
Clip
Receiver Handle
Transmitter Receiver
51178
Transmitter

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Coarse Wave Division Multiplexing GBICs

Eight GBICs are available for use with the CWDM Passive Optical System. (See
Figure 2-11.) Table 2-13 lists the available GBICs. These eight GBICs are
installed in the Catalyst 6500 series modules that support GBICs and are used
with the CWDM Passive Optical System. For more information on the CWDM
Passive Optical System, refer to the Installation Note for the Cisco CWDM
Passive Optical System.
Figure 2-11 CWDM GBIC
68802
Table 2-13 CWDM GBICs
Model Number CWDM GBIC Wavelength

CWDM-GBIC-1470= 1470 nm laser, single mode

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SFP Optical Transceiver Modules

Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver modules are
hot-pluggable and field-replaceable, and you can insert them into SFP module
slots on the front panel of the Supervisor Engine 720 and the WS-X6724-SFP
Gigabit Ethernet module. The SFP optical transceiver modules use an LC
connector.
You can use any combination of SFP modules that your Cisco device supports.
The only restrictions are that each SFP port must match the wavelength
specifications on the other end of the cable and that the cable must not exceed the
stipulated cable length for reliable communications.
Figure 2-12 SFP Optical Transceiver Module

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Table 2-14 SFP Optical Transceiver Module Cabling Specifications
Modal
Wavelength Core Size Bandwidth
SFP Module (nanometers) Fiber Type (micron) (MHz/km) Cable Distance
1000BASE-SX 850 MMF 62.5 160 722 feet (220 m)
(GLC-SX-MM) 62.5 200 902 feet (275 m)
50.0 400 1640 feet (500 m)
50.0 500 1804 feet (550 m)
1000BASE-LX/LH 1300 MMF1 62.5 500 1804 feet (550 m)
GLC-LH-SM) 50.0 400 1804 feet (550 m)
SMF 50.0 500 1804 feet (550 m)
9/10 — 32,810 feet (10 km)
1000BASE-ZX 1550 SMF 9/10 — 43.4 to 62 miles (70
(GLC-ZX-SM) to 100 km)2
1. A mode-conditioning patch cord is required. Using an ordinary patch cord with MMF, 1000BASE-LX/LH SFP modules, and
a short link distance can cause transceiver saturation, resulting in an elevated bit error rate (BER). When using the LX/LH
SFP module with 62.5-micron diameter MMF, you must also install a mode-conditioning patch cord between the SFP module
and the MMF cable on both the sending and receiving ends of the link. The mode-conditioning patch cord is required for link
distances greater than 984 feet (300 m).
2. 1000BASE-ZX SFP modules can reach up to 100 km by using dispersion-shifted SMF or low-attenuation SMF; the distance
depends on the fiber quality, the number of splices, and the connectors.
1000BASE-T SFP Modules

The 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver modules provide Category 5, Category 5e, and
Category 6 support for SFP modules. The 1000BASE-T SFP transceiver modules
use standard four twisted-pair cable at lengths up to 328 feet (100 meters) and
have standard RJ-45 connectors. Figure 2-13 shows a 1000BASE-T SFP module.
Figure 2-13 1000BASE-T SFP Transceiver Module

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CWDM SFP Optical Transceiver Modules

The Coarse Wavelength Division Multiplexing (CWDM) SFPs are hot-swappable,
transceiver components that you can plug into standard receptacles in switching
modules that convert Gigabit Ethernet electrical signals into a single-mode
fiber-optic (SMF) interface. You can connect the CWDM SFPs to CWDM passive
optical system optical add/drop multiplexer (OADM) modules or
multiplexer/demultiplexer plug-in modules using single-mode fiber-optic cables
with standard SC connectors. Table 2-15 lists the available CWDM SFP
wavelengths and color-coding identifier.
Table 2-15 CWDM SFP Optical Transceiver Models
CWDM SFP Product

Number Wavelength Color
CWDM-SFP-1470 Longwave 1470 nm laser, single mode Gray
CWDM-SFP-1490 Longwave 1490 nm laser, single mode Violet
CWDM-SFP-1510 Longwave 1510 nm laser, single mode Blue
CWDM-SFP-1530 Longwave 1530 nm laser, single mode Green
CWDM-SFP-1550 Longwave 1550 nm laser, single mode Yellow
CWDM-SFP-1570 Longwave 1570 nm laser, single mode Orange
CWDM-SFP-1590 Longwave 1590 nm laser, single mode Red
CWDM-SFP-1610 Longwave 1610 nm laser, single mode Brown
Figure 2-14 shows a CWDM SFP with the optical port dust plug removed.

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Figure 2-14 CWDM SFP Optical Transceiver Module
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XenPak Optical Transceiver Modules

The XenPak optical transceiver modules are hot-swappable, transceiver
components that you can plug into standard receptacles in modules that convert
Gigabit Ethernet electrical signals into a single-mode fiber-optic (SMF) interface.
Figure 2-15 shows a XenPak optical transceiver module.

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Software Requirements
Figure 2-15 XenPak Optical Transceiver Module
Receive optical bore
Transmit optical bore
TX
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Captive installation screw
Table 2-16 lists the available XenPak transceiver modules and their
specifications.
Table 2-16 XenPak Optical Transceiver Specifications
Connector and Cable

XenPak Wavelength Type Maximum Distance
XENPAK-10GB-LR 1310 nm SC; SMF 6.2 miles (10 km)
XENPAK-10GB-ER 1550 nm SC; SMF 24.85 miles (40 km)
Software Requirements
For information on the minimum, recommended, and default software versions
for the Catalyst 6000 series and Catalyst 6500 series switches, supervisor engines,
and modules, refer to the applicable release notes for the latest maintenance
release of your software.

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C H A P T E R 3
Installing the Module
This chapter describes how to install and verify the operation of the supervisor
engine and switching modules in the Catalyst 6500 series switches, and it
contains these sections:
• Required Tools, page 3-2
• Installing a Supervisor Engine or a Switching Module, page 3-2
• Removing the Supervisor Engine or a Switching Module, page 3-12
• Connecting to the Console Port—Supervisor Engine Only, page 3-15
• Connecting to the Uplink Ports—Supervisor Engine Only, page 3-16
• Using Flash PC Cards, page 3-17
• Verifying the Installation, page 3-19
• What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying Connectivity, page 3-22
Warning Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install, replace, or
service this equipment. Statement 1030
Warning Before opening the unit, disconnect the telephone-network cables to avoid
contact with telephone-network voltages. Statement 1041

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Chapter 3 Installing the Module
Required Tools
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the
card. Do not directly touch the backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or
you could shock yourself. Statement 93
Required Tools
This section describes the tools that you need to install the supervisor engine or
switching modules.
These tools are required to install switching modules in the chassis:
• Small flat-blade screwdriver
• No. 2 Phillips screwdriver
• Wrist strap or other grounding device
• Antistatic mat or antistatic foam
Installing a Supervisor Engine or a Switching

Module
Note Before installing switching modules, you must install the switch chassis and at
least one supervisor engine. For information on installing the switch chassis, refer
to the Catalyst 6000 Series Switch Installation Guide or the Catalyst 6500 Series
Switch Installation Guide.
This section describes how to install a supervisor engine in the chassis. Supervisor
engines must be installed in specific slots in the chassis depending on which
model of supervisor engine you are installing. Table 3-1 lists the specific slot
assignments for the different supervisor engine models.

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Installing a Supervisor Engine or a Switching Module
Table 3-1 Supervisor Engine Slot Assignments
Supervisor Engine Slot Assignments

Supervisor Engine 1A • Slots 1 and 2 (3-slot chassis)
• Slots 1 and 2 (6-slot chassis)
Supervisor Engine 2 • Slots 1 and 2 (3-slot chassis)
• Slots 1 and 2 (9-slot chassis
Supervisor Engine 720 • Slots 1 and 2 (3-slot chassis)
You should install switching-module filler plates (Cisco part number

800-00292-01) in any empty slots to maintain consistent airflow through the
switch chassis.
Caution To prevent ESD damage, handle modules by the carrier edges only.
Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the
module.

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To install a supervisor engine or module in the chassis, follow these steps:
Step 1 Choose a slot for the supervisor engine or module.

Step 2 Verify that there is enough clearance to accommodate any interface equipment
that you will connect directly to the supervisor engine or module ports. If
possible, place modules between empty slots that contain only module filler
plates.
Step 3 Verify that the captive installation screws are tightened on all modules installed
in the chassis. This action assures that the EMI gaskets on all modules are fully
compressed in order to maximize the opening space for the new or replacement
module.
Note If the captive installation screws are loose, the EMI gaskets on the
installed modules will push adjacent modules toward the open slot,
reducing the opening size and making it difficult to install the
replacement module.
Step 4 Remove the module filler plate by removing the two Phillips pan-head screws
from the filler plate. To remove a module, refer to “Removing the Supervisor
Engine or a Switching Module” section on page 3-12.
Step 5 Fully open both ejector levers on the new or replacement module. (See
Figure 3-1.)

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Figure 3-1 Positioning the Module in a Horizontal Slot Chassis
Insert module
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Step 6 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the chassis (horizontal or vertical),
perform one of the following two sets of steps:
Horizontal slots
a. Position the supervisor engine or module in the slot. (See Figure 3-1.) Make
sure that you align the sides of the module carrier with the slot guides on each
side of the slot.
b. Carefully slide the supervisor engine or module into the slot until the EMI
gasket along the top edge of the module makes contact with the module in the
slot above it and both ejector levers have closed to approximately 45 degrees
with respect to the module faceplate. (See Figure 3-2.)
c. Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, grasp the two ejector levers and
press down to create a small 0.040 inch (1 mm) gap between the module’s
EMI gasket and the module above it. (See Figure 3-2.)
Note Do not press down too forcefully on the levers because they will bend
and get damaged.
d. While pressing down, simultaneously close the left and right ejector levers to
fully seat the supervisor engine or module in the backplane connector. The
ejector levers are fully closed when they are flush with the module faceplate.
(See Figure 3-3.)
Note Failure to fully seat the module in the backplane connector can result
in error messages.
e. Tighten the two captive installation screws on the supervisor engine or

module.
Note Make sure the ejector levers are fully closed before tightening the
captive installation screws.
f. Verify that the supervisor engine or module STATUS LED is lit. Periodically,
check the STATUS LED. If the STATUS LED changes from orange to green,
the supervisor engine or module has successfully completed the boot process
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supervisor engine or module has not successfully completed the boot process
and may have encountered an error. For more information about the orange
or red STATUS LED states, see the LED table for your specific module in
Chapter 1.
Figure 3-2 Clearing the EMI Gasket in a Horizontal Slot Chassis
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Figure 3-3 Closing the Ejector Levers in a Horizontal Slot Chassis
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Vertical slots
a. Position the supervisor engine or switching module in the slot. (See
Figure 3-4.) Make sure that you align the sides of the switching-module
carrier with the slot guides on the top and bottom of the slot.
b. Carefully slide the supervisor engine or module into the slot until the EMI
gasket along the right edge of the module makes contact with the module in
the slot adjacent to it and both ejector levers have closed to approximately
45 degrees with respect to the module faceplate. (See Figure 3-5.)

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Figure 3-4 Positioning the Module in a Vertical Slot Chassis
Ejector lever fully

extended
SWITCH FABRIC MDL
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Figure 3-5 Clearing the EMI Gasket in a Vertical Slot Chassis
Gap between the module

EMI gasket and the
module above it
1 mm
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c. Using the thumb and forefinger of each hand, grasp the two ejector levers and
exert a slight pressure to the left, deflecting it approximately 0.040 inches
(1 mm) creating a small gap between the module’s EMI gasket and the
module adjacent to it. (See Figure 3-5.)
Note Do not exert too much pressure on the ejector levers because they will
bend and get damaged.
d. While pressing down on the ejector levers, simultaneously close the levers to
fully seat the supervisor engine or module in the backplane connector. The
ejector levers are fully closed when they are flush with the module faceplate.
(See Figure 3-6.)
e. Tighten the two captive installation screws on the module.
Note Make sure that the ejector levers are fully closed before tightening the
captive installation screws.
f. Verify that the supervisor engine or module STATUS LED is lit. Periodically,
check the STATUS LED. If the STATUS LED changes from orange to green,
the supervisor engine or module has successfully completed the boot process
and is now online. If the STATUS LED remains orange or turns red, the
supervisor engine or module has not successfully completed the boot process
and may have encountered an error. For more information about the orange
or red STATUS LED states, see the LED table for your specific module in
Chapter 1.

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Removing the Supervisor Engine or a Switching Module
Figure 3-6 Closing the Ejector Levers in a Vertical Slot Chassis
FAN
STATUS
24 PORT 100FX
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with module faceplate
Removing the Supervisor Engine or a Switching

Module
This section describes how to remove a supervisor engine or a switching module
from the Catalyst 6500 series switch.
Before you remove a supervisor engine, you should first upload the current
configuration to a server using the write {host file | network | terminal}
command. This step saves time when bringing the module back online. You can
recover the configuration by downloading it from the server to the nonvolatile
memory of the supervisor engine.

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Tip When you install a new supervisor engine, check the factory default
configuration; you might need to reconfigure the system to your requirements.
You can reconfigure the supervisor engine manually, or if you previously
uploaded the original configuration to a server, you can download it to the new
supervisor engine. Refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Software
Configuration Guide or to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Software
Configuration Guide for additional information.
This section describes how to remove an existing module from a chassis slot.
Caution During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the
module.

Statement 1051
To remove a supervisor engine or module from the chassis, perform these steps:
Step 1 Disconnect any network interface cables attached to the supervisor engine or
module.
Step 2 Verify that the captive installation screws on all of the modules in the chassis are
tight. This step ensures that the space created by the removed module is
maintained.
Note If the captive installation screws are loose, the EMI gaskets on the
installed modules will push the modules toward the open slot, reducing
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Step 3 Loosen the two captive screws on the supervisor engine or module.
Step 4 Depending on the orientation of the slots in the chassis (horizontal or vertical),
perform one of the following two sets of steps:
Horizontal slots
a. Place your thumbs on the left and right ejector levers and simultaneously
rotate the levers outward to unseat the module from the backplane connector.
b. Grasp the front edge of the module and slide the module part of the way out
of the slot. Place your other hand under the module to support the weight of
the module. Do not touch the module circuitry.
Vertical slots
a. Place your thumbs on the ejector levers located at the top and bottom of the
module, and simultaneously rotate the levers outward to unseat the module
from the backplane connector.
b. Grasp the edges of the module, and slide the module straight out of the slot.
Do not touch the module circuitry.
Step 5 Place the module on an antistatic mat or antistatic foam, or immediately reinstall
it in another slot.
Step 6 If the slot is to remain empty, install a module filler plate to keep dust out of the
chassis and to maintain proper airflow through the chassis.
Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they
prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they
contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment;
and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the
system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement 1029

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Connecting to the Console Port—Supervisor Engine Only
Connecting to the Console Port—Supervisor Engine

Only
This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine CONSOLE port
from a terminal or modem.
The CONSOLE port, located on the front panel of the supervisor engine, is shown
in Figure 3-7.
• Connecting a Terminal, page 3-15
• Connecting a Modem, page 3-16
Note The accessories kit that shipped with your switch contains the necessary cable and
adapters to connect a terminal or modem to the CONSOLE port.
Figure 3-7 Supervisor Engine Console Port Connector
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Console port switch
Connecting a Terminal
To connect a terminal to the CONSOLE port using the cable and adapters
provided, place the CONSOLE PORT MODE switch in the in position (factory
default). Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25
DTE adapter or RJ-45-to-DB-9 data terminal equipment (DTE) adapter (labeled
“Terminal”).

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Connecting to the Uplink Ports—Supervisor Engine Only
To connect a terminal using a Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console
cable, place the CONSOLE PORT MODE switch in the out position. Connect to
the port using the Supervisor Engine III cable and the appropriate adapter for the
terminal connection.
Check the terminal documentation to determine the baud rate. The baud rate of
the terminal must match the default baud rate (9600 baud) of the console port. Set
up the terminal as follows:
• 9600 baud
• 8 data bits
• No parity
• 2 stop bits
Connecting a Modem
To connect a modem to the console port, place the CONSOLE PORT MODE
switch in the in position. Connect to the port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable and
the RJ-45-to-DB-25 data communications equipment (DCE) adapter (labeled
“Modem”).
Connecting to the Uplink Ports—Supervisor Engine

Only
This section describes how to connect to the supervisor engine uplink ports.
Note In a redundant configuration with two supervisor engines, the uplink ports on the
redundant (standby) supervisor engine are active and can be used for normal
traffic like any other ports in the chassis.

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Using Flash PC Cards
To connect to the supervisor engine uplink ports, follow these steps:
Step 1 Remove the plugs from the GBIC or SFP optical bores and store them for future
use.
Step 2 Remove the plugs from the connector on the fiber-optic cable.
GBICs installed in the Supervisor Engine 1 and the Supervisor Engine 2 use SC
connectors. SFP optical tranceivers installed in the Supervisor Engine 720 use
either MT-RJ connectors or LC connectors.
Step 3 Insert the cable connector into the GBIC or SFP, making sure that both the
transmit (Tx) and receive (Rx) fiber-optic cables are fully inserted into the SC
connector.
Note If you are using the LX/LH GBIC with MMF, you need to install a patch
cord between the GBIC and the MMF cable. See the “Patch Cord” section
on page 2-9 for details.
Caution Do not remove the plugs from the GBIC or SFP optical bores or the fiber-optic
cable until you are ready to connect the cable. The plugs protect the GBIC and
SFP optical bores and cable from contamination.
For GBIC installation information, refer to the Gigabit Interface Converter

Installation Note. For SFP installation information, refer to the Cisco Small
Form-Factor Pluggable Module Installation Notes.

Note Supervisor Engine 1 and Supervisor Engine 2 do not support the same Flash PC
card format. To use a Flash PC card with Supervisor Engine 2, you must format
the card with Supervisor Engine 2. To use a Flash PC card with Supervisor
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This section describes how to insert and remove a (PCMCIA) Flash PC card. For
additional information related to the Flash PC card, refer to the Catalyst 6500
Series Switch Software Configuration Guide or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch
IOS Software Configuration Guide.
The PCMCIA slot on the front panel of the supervisor engine is for additional
Flash memory. You can use this Flash memory to store and run software images
and configuration files or to serve as an I/O device.
The supervisor engine has one PCMCIA slot: slot 0. You can insert and remove
the Flash PC card with the power on.
Before you install a Flash PC card, verify that the card is set with write protection
off. The write-protect switch is located on the front edge of the card (when the
printing is right side up and the edge connector end is away from you).
(See Figure 3-8.)
Note Not all Flash PC cards have the write-protect switch.
Figure 3-8 Locating the Flash PC Card Write-Protection Switch
Flash PC card
Flash PC card shown with write
write protection protection off
H2352
Flash PC card

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Verifying the Installation
Installing and Removing a Flash PC Card

To install and remove a Flash PC card, follow these steps:
Step 1 Face the front panel of the switch and hold the Flash PC card with the connector
end of the card toward the slot. The connector end of the card is opposite the end
with the write-protection switch, which is shown in Figure 3-8.
Step 2 Insert the card into the slot until the card completely seats in the connector at the
back of the slot and the eject button pops out toward you. Note that the card does
not insert all the way inside the slot; a portion of the card remains outside the slot.
Caution Do not attempt to force the card past this point or you could damage the connector
pins.
Step 3 To eject a card, press the ejector button until the card is free of the connector at
the back of the slot.
Step 4 Remove the card from the slot and place it in an antistatic bag.
For information on installing and removing a CompactFlash card or MicroDrive

on a Supervisor Engine 720, refer to the Supervisor Engine 720 Compact Flash
and MicroDrive Installation Note.

This section describes how to verify the installation of a supervisor engine or
switching module.
To verify the installation of a Catalyst 6500 series switch running Cisco IOS
software, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch IOS Software Configuration
Guide.
• Verifying Newly Installed Modules, page 3-20
• Checking Connectivity, page 3-22

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Verifying Newly Installed Modules

Enter the show module or show port [mod_num/port_num] command to verify
that the system acknowledges the new modules and has brought them online.
This example shows the output of the show module command:
Console> show module
Mod Slot Ports Module-Type Model Sub Status
--- ---- ----- ------------------------- ------------------- --- --------
1 1 2 1000BaseX Supervisor WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE yes ok
15 1 1 Multilayer Switch Feature WS-F6K-MSFC no ok
3 3 2 Network Analysis Module WS-X6380-NAM no ok
5 5 48 10/100BaseTX Ethernet WS-X6248-RJ-45 no ok
Mod Module-Name Serial-Num

--- ------------------- -----------
1 SAD03392376
15 SAD03366264
3 JAB0343055Y
5 SAD03181291
Mod MAC-Address(es) Hw Fw Sw
--- -------------------------------------- ------ ---------- -----------------
1 00-30-96-29-9f-84 to 00-30-96-29-9f-85 1.0 5.2(1) 6.1(0.128)ORL
00-30-96-29-9f-86 to 00-30-96-29-9f-87
00-50-3e-8d-64-00 to 00-50-3e-8d-67-ff
15 00-d0-bc-ed-6b-2c to 00-d0-bc-ed-6b-6b 1.2 12.0(7T)XE 12.0(7T)XE1(2.07)
3 00-90-2b-00-a7-ca to 00-90-2b-00-a7-cb 0.201 4B4LZ0XA 1.1(0.20)
5 00-50-f0-ac-30-54 to 00-50-f0-ac-30-83 1.0 4.2(0.24)V 6.1(0.128)ORL

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--- ----------------------- ------------------- ----------- ------
1 L3 Switching Engine WS-F6K-PFC SAD03365068 1.0
Console>
This example shows the output of the show port command:
Console> show port 1/1

Port Name Status Vlan Duplex Speed Type
----- ------------------ ---------- ---------- ------ ----- ------------
1/1 connected 1 full 1000 1000BaseSX
Port Security Secure-Src-Addr Last-Src-Addr Shutdown Trap IfIndex

----- -------- ----------------- ----------------- -------- -------- -------
1/1 disabled No disabled 3
Port Broadcast-Limit Broadcast-Drop

-------- --------------- --------------------
1/1 - 0
Port Send FlowControl Receive FlowControl RxPause TxPause

admin oper admin oper
----- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------
1/1 desired on off off 0 0
Port Status Channel Admin Ch Neighbor Neighbor

Mode Group Id Device Port
----- ---------- --------- ----- ----- ----------------------------------- -----
1/1 connected auto 123 0
Port Align-Err FCS-Err Xmit-Err Rcv-Err UnderSize

----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------
1/1 0 0 0 0 0
Port Single-Col Multi-Coll Late-Coll Excess-Col Carri-Sen Runts Giants

----- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------
1/1 0 0 0 0 23 0 0
Last-Time-Cleared
--------------------------
Fri March 2 2003, 20:41:52
Console>

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What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying Connectivity
Checking Connectivity
To check connectivity on any switching module port, perform these tasks:
Task Command
• Ping a host. ping host
• If the host is unresponsive, check the show interface
IP address of the switch and default IP show ip route
route, if appropriate.
For example, to ping a host named server1, enter this command:

Console> ping server1
server1 is alive
Console>
What To Do After Installing Modules and Verifying

Connectivity
After you verify the supervisor engine or switching module installation and check
connectivity, you must configure the module. For complete information on
configuring the supervisor engine and all modules, refer to the Catalyst 6500
Series Switch Software Configuration Guide or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch
Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide. For information on all Catalyst 6500
series switch commands, refer to the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Command
Reference or the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch Cisco IOS Command Reference
publications.

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A P P E N D I X A
Technical Specifications
Note In this appendix, the term Catalyst 6500 series modules refers to modules that can
be installed in either the Catalyst 6000 series switch chassis (Catalyst 6006 and
Catalyst 6009 switches) or the Catalyst 6500 series switch chassis (Catalyst 6503,
Catalyst 6506, Catalyst 6509, Catalyst 6509-NEB, and Catalyst 6513 switches)
unless specifically noted.
This appendix provides the technical specifications for the Catalyst 6500 series
modules.
Module Specifications
Table A-1 lists the environmental and physical specifications for the
Catalyst 6500 series modules.

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Appendix A Technical Specifications
Regulatory Standards Compliance
Table A-1 Environmental and Physical Specifications
Item Specification
Environmental
Temperature, ambient operating 32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Temperature, ambient nonoperating and –40°F (–40°C) to 167°F (75°C)
storage
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) 10% to 90%
operating
Altitude operating –197 to 6500 ft (–60 to 2000 m)
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.2 x 14.4 x 16 in (3.0 x 35.6 x 40.6 cm)
Weight 3 to 10 lb (1.4 to 4.5 kg)
Regulatory Standards Compliance

Catalyst 6500 series switches comply with the regulatory standards listed in the
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Catalyst 6500 Series
Switches publication.

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Cable and Connector Specifications
This appendix lists the cable and connector specifications for the Catalyst 6500
series modules. The following connectors and signal summaries are contained in
this appendix:
• RJ-21 Connector, page B-2
• RJ-21 (WS-X6624-FXS Only), page B-4
• RJ-45 Connector, page B-5
• Supervisor Engine Console Port Signals and Pinouts, page B-8
• Fiber-Optic Connectors, page B-14

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Appendix B Cable and Connector Specifications
RJ-21 Connector
RJ-21 Connector
The RJ-21 data bus (DB-21) connectors connect Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or phone
connections to a punch-down block or a patch panel using Category 3,
Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 UTP or FTP. (See Figure B-1.)
Note Do not use Category 3 RJ-21 telco connectors and cables on the 48-port
10/100BASE-T switching module. If you use Category 3 RJ-21 connectors and
cables, you will get carrier sense errors in your network. You must use Category 5,
Category 5e, or Category 6 RJ-21 connectors and cables because the module’s
connectors are keyed for Category 5, Category 5e, or Category 6 connectors and
cables.
Caution Category 5e and Category 6 cables can store high levels of static electricity
because of the dielectric properties of the materials used in their construction.
Always ground the cables (especially in new cable runs) to a suitable and safe
earth ground before connecting them to the module.
Figure B-1 RJ-21 Connectors
RJ-21 port
90 RJ-21
connector
180 RJ-21
connector
110 RJ-21
connector
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RJ-21 Connector
Table B-1 lists the output signals for the RJ-21 connector. The receive and
transmit signals are polarized. One pin of each signal pair carries the positive (+)
signal and one pin carries the negative (–) signal.
Note Table B-1 lists the output signals for the RJ-21 connector, not the pinouts of the
cable connecting to the module.
Table B-1 RJ-21 Connector Pinout
Ethernet Port Connector Pin Connector Pin

No. No. Signal No. Signal
1 1 RxD (–) 26 RxD (+)
2 TxD (–) 27 TxD (+)
2 3 RxD (–) 28 RxD (+)
4 TxD (–) 29 TxD (+)
3 5 RxD (–) 30 RxD (+)
6 TxD (–) 31 TxD (+)
4 7 RxD (–) 32 RxD (+)
8 TxD (–) 33 TxD (+)
5 9 RxD (–) 34 RxD (+)
10 TxD (–) 35 TxD (+)
6 11 RxD (–) 36 RxD (+)
12 TxD (–) 37 TxD (+)
7 13 RxD (–) 38 RxD (+)
14 TxD (–) 39 TxD (+)
8 15 RxD (–) 40 RxD (+)
16 TxD (–) 41 TxD (+)
9 17 RxD (–) 42 RxD (+)
18 TxD (–) 43 TxD (+)
10 19 RxD (–) 44 RxD (+)
20 TxD (–) 45 TxD (+)
11 21 RxD (–) 46 RxD (+)
22 TxD (–) 47 TxD (+)

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RJ-21 (WS-X6624-FXS Only)
Table B-1 RJ-21 Connector Pinout (continued)
Ethernet Port Connector Pin Connector Pin

No. No. Signal No. Signal
12 23 RxD (–) 48 RxD (+)
24 TxD (–) 49 TxD (+)
– 25 Gnd 50 Gnd
RJ-21 (WS-X6624-FXS Only)

Table B-2 lists the pinouts for the RJ-21 connector on the 24-port
WS-X6624-FXS analog interface module.
Table B-2 RJ-21 Connector Pinouts (WS-X6224-FXS Analog Interface Module Only)
Port Connector Pin Port Connector Pin

Number Number Signal Number Number Signal
1 1 Ring 13 13 Ring
26 Tip 38 Tip
2 2 Ring 14 14 Ring
27 Tip 39 Tip
3 3 Ring 15 15 Ring
28 Tip 40 Tip
4 4 Ring 16 16 Ring
29 Tip 41 Tip
5 5 Ring 17 17 Ring
30 Tip 42 Tip
6 6 Ring 18 18 Ring
31 Tip 43 Tip
7 7 Ring 19 19 Ring
32 Tip 44 Tip
8 8 Ring 20 20 Ring
33 Tip 45 Tip

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Table B-2 RJ-21 Connector Pinouts (WS-X6224-FXS Analog Interface Module Only) (continued)
Port Connector Pin Port Connector Pin

Number Number Signal Number Number Signal
9 9 Ring 21 21 Ring
34 Tip 46 Tip
10 10 Ring 22 22 Ring
35 Tip 47 Tip
11 11 Ring 23 23 Ring
36 Tip 48 Tip
12 12 Ring 24 24 Ring
37 Tip 49 Tip
– – – – 25, 50, 51, 52 GND
RJ-45 Connector
The RJ-45 connector is used to connect a Category 3, Category 5, Category 5e, or
Category 6 FTP or UTP cable from the external network to the module interface
connector. (See Figure B-2.) Table B-3 lists the connector pinouts and signal
names for a 10/100BASE-T crossover (MDI-X) cable. Figure B-3 shows a
schematic of the 10/100BASE-T crossover cable. Table B-4 lists the connector
pinouts and signal names for a 1000BASE-T crossover (MDI-X) cable.
Figure B-4 shows a schematic of the 1000BASE-T crossover cable.
Caution Category 5e and Category 6 cables can store high levels of static electricity
because of the dielectric properties of the materials used in their construction.
Always ground the cables (especially in new cable runs) to a suitable and safe
earth ground before connecting them to the module.
Caution To comply with GR-1089 intrabuilding, lightning-immunity requirements, you

must use foil-twisted pair (FTP) cable that is properly grounded at both ends.

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RJ-45 Connector
Inline power for IP Phones uses connector pins 1, 2, 3, and 6 in a Category 5,

Category 5e, or Category 6 cable to transmit power (6.3 W) from the switch. This
method of supplying power is sometimes called phantom power because the IP
Phone power travels over the same pairs of wires used to transmit the Ethernet
signals. The IP Phone voltage is completely transparent to the Ethernet signals
and does not interfere with their operation.
Figure B-2 RJ-45 Interface Cable Connector
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Table B-3 10/100BASE-T Crossover Cable Pinout (MDI-X)
Side 1 Pin (Signal) Side 2 Pin (Signal)

1 (RD+) 3 (TD+)
2 (RD–) 6 (TD–)
3 (TD+) 1 (RD+)
6 (TD–) 2 (RD–)
4 (Not used) 4 (Not used)

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Figure B-3 Twisted-Pair Crossover 10/100BASE-T Cable Schematic
Switch Switch
1 RD+ 1 RD+
2 RD- 2 RD-
3 TD+ 3 TD+
6 TD- 6 TD-
4 NC 4 NC
5 NC 5 NC
7 NC 7 NC
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8 NC 8 NC
Table B-4 1000BASE-T Crossover Cable Pinout (MDI-X)
Side 1 Pin (Signal) Side 2 Pin (Signal)

1 (TP0+) 3 (TP1+)
2 (TP0–) 6 (TP1–)
3 (TP1+) 1 (TP0+)
6 (TP1–) 2 (TP1–)
4 (TP2+) 7 (TP3+)
5 (TP2–) 8 (TP3–)
7 (TP3+) 4 (TP2+)
8 (TP3–) 5 (TP2–)

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Supervisor Engine Console Port Signals and Pinouts
Figure B-4 Twisted-Pair Crossover 1000BASE-T Cable Schematic
Switch Switch
1 TPO+ 1 TP0+
2 TPO- 2 TP0-
3 TP1+ 3 TP1+
6 TP1- 6 TP1-
4 TP2+ 4 TP2+
5 TP2- 5 TP2-
7 TP3+ 7 TP3+
65274
8 TP3- 8 TP3-

The Catalyst 6500 series switch comes with an accessory kit that contains the
cable and adapters you need to connect a console (an ASCII terminal or PC
running terminal emulation software) or modem to the console port. The
accessory kit includes these items:
• RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable
• RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter (labeled “Terminal”)
• RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter (labeled “Terminal”)
• RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter (labeled “Modem”)
This is the same cable and adapters that ship with the Cisco 2500 series routers
and other Cisco products.

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PORT MODE switch. The switch is shipped in the in position.
The supervisor engine front-panel CONSOLE PORT MODE switch allows you to
connect a terminal or modem to the console port as follows:
• Mode 1—Switch in the in position. Use this mode to connect a terminal to the
console port using the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and DTE adapter
(labeled “Terminal”).
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and DCE adapter (labeled “Modem”).
See the “Console Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts” section on page B-10.
the console port using the Catalyst 5000 family Supervisor Engine III console
cable and appropriate adapter for the terminal connection (cable and adapter
are not provided).
See the “Console Port Mode 2 Signaling and Pinouts” section on page B-13.
Identifying a Rollover Cable

You can identify a rollover cable by comparing the two ends of the cable. Holding
the cables side-by-side, with the tab at the back, the wire connected to the pin on
the outside of the left plug should be the same color as the wire connected to the
pin on the outside of the right plug. (See Figure B-5.) If your cable was purchased
from Cisco Systems, pin 1 will be white on one connector, and pin 8 will be white
on the other (a rollover cable reverses pins 1 and 8, 2 and 7, 3 and 6, and 4 and 5).

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Figure B-5 Identifying a Rollover Cable
Pin 1 and pin 8

should be the
same color
Pin 1 Pin 8
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Console Port Mode 1 Signaling and Pinouts
This section provides the signaling and pinouts for the console port in mode 1
(CONSOLE PORT MODE switch in the in position).
DB-9 Adapter (for Connecting to a PC)

Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-9 female DTE adapter
(labeled “Terminal”) to connect the console port to a PC running terminal
emulation software. Table B-5 lists the pinouts for the asynchronous serial
console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-9 female
DTE adapter.

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Table B-5 Port Mode 1: Console Port Signaling and Pinouts (DB-9 Adapter)
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 RJ-45-to-DB-9 Console

Console Port Rollover Cable Terminal Adapter Device
Signal RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 Pin DB-9 Pin Signal
1
RTS 1 8 8 CTS
DTR 2 7 6 DSR
TxD 3 6 2 RxD
GND 4 5 5 GND
GND 5 4 5 GND
RxD 6 3 3 TxD
DSR 7 2 4 DTR
1
CTS 8 1 7 RTS
1. Pin 1 is connected internally to Pin 8.
DB-25 Adapter (for Connecting to a Terminal)

Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter
(labeled “Terminal”) to connect the console port to a terminal. Table B-6 lists the
pinouts for the asynchronous serial console port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover
cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 female DTE adapter.
Table B-6 Port Mode 1: Console Port Signaling and Pinouts

(DB-25 Adapter)
RJ-45-to-DB-25
Terminal Console
Console Port RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable Adapter Device
RTS 11 8 5 CTS
DTR 2 7 6 DSR
TxD 3 6 3 RxD
GND 4 5 7 GND

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(DB-25 Adapter) (continued)
RJ-45-to-DB-25
Terminal Console
Console Port RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Rollover Cable Adapter Device
GND 5 4 7 GND
RxD 6 3 2 TxD
DSR 7 3 20 DTR
CTS 81 1 4 RTS
Modem Adapter
Use the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover cable and RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter
(labeled “Modem”) to connect the console port to a modem. Table B-7 lists the
pinouts for the asynchronous serial auxiliary port, the RJ-45-to-RJ-45 rollover
cable, and the RJ-45-to-DB-25 male DCE adapter.

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(Modem Adapter)
RJ-45-to-RJ-45 RJ-45-to-DB-25
Console Port Rollover Cable Modem Adapter Modem
1
RTS 1 8 4 RTS
DTR 2 7 20 DTR
TxD 3 6 3 TxD
GND 4 5 7 GND
GND 5 4 7 GND
RxD 6 3 2 RxD
DSR 7 3 8 DCD
1
CTS 8 1 5 CTS
Console Port Mode 2 Signaling and Pinouts

This section provides the signaling and pinouts for the console port in mode 2
(console port mode switch in the out position). See Table B-8 for the pinouts.
Table B-8 Console Port Pinouts (Port Mode Switch Out)
Console Port Console Device

Pin (signal) Input/Output
1
1 (RTS) Output
2 (DTR) Output
3 (RxD) Input

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Fiber-Optic Connectors
Table B-8 Console Port Pinouts (Port Mode Switch Out) (continued)
Console Port Console Device

4 (GND) GND
5 (GND) GND
6 (TxD) Output
7 (DSR) Input
1
8 (CTS) Input
This section describes the SC and MT-RJ fiber-optic connectors.
SC Connectors

Statement 1051
The SC single-mode (fiber) connector is used to connect fiber-optic module ports

with the external network. (See Figure B-6.)
Figure B-6 SC Optical Connector

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Always make sure that you insert the connector completely into the socket. This
action is especially important when you are making a connection between a
module and a long distance (1.24 miles [2 kilometers]) or a suspected highly
attenuated network. If the link LED does not light, try removing the network cable
plug and reinserting it firmly into the module socket. It is possible that enough dirt
or skin oils have accumulated on the plug faceplate (around the optical-fiber
openings) to generate significant attenuation, reducing the optical power levels
below threshold levels so that a link cannot be made.
Caution Use extreme care when removing or installing connectors so that you do not
damage the connector housing or scratch the end-face surface of the fiber. Always
install protective covers on unused or disconnected components to prevent
contamination. Always clean fiber connectors before installing them.
For fiber-optic connector cleaning instructions, refer to the “Cleaning the

Fiber-Optic Connectors” section on page B-17.
MT-RJ Connectors

Statement 1051
The MT-RJ style connector is used on fiber-optic modules to increase port density.
(See Figure B-7.)
Figure B-7 MT-RJ Optical Connector

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When you are connecting MT-RJ cables to a module, make sure you firmly press
the connector plug into the socket. The upper edge of the plug must snap into the
upper front edge of the socket. You may or may not hear an audible click. Gently
pull on the plug to confirm whether or not the plug is locked into the socket. To
disconnect the plug from the socket, press down on the raised portion on top of
the plug (releasing the latch). You should hear an audible click indicating that the
latch has released. Carefully pull the plug out of the socket.
Always make sure that you insert the connector completely into the socket. This
action is especially important when you are making a connection between a
module and a long distance (1.24 miles [2 kilometers]) or a suspected highly
attenuated network. If the link LED does not light, try removing the network cable
plug and reinserting it firmly into the module socket. It is possible that enough dirt
or skin oils have accumulated on the plug faceplate (around the optical-fiber
openings) to generate significant attenuation, reducing the optical power levels
below threshold levels so that a link cannot be made.
For fiber-optic connector cleaning instructions, refer to the “Cleaning the

When you disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the module, grip the body of the
connector. Do not grip the connector jacket-sleeve. Gripping the sleeve can, over
time, compromise the integrity of the fiber-optic cable termination in the MT-RJ
connector.
LC Connectors
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) tranceiver modules used on the Supervisor
Engine 720 uplink ports use either MT-RJ connectors or LC connectors
depending on the SFP vendor. Figure B-8 shows an LC connector.

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Figure B-8 LC Fiber Optic Connector
58476
Cleaning instructions for fiber-optic connectors is located in “Cleaning the

When you disconnect the fiber-optic cable from the module, grip the body of the
connector. Do not grip the connector jacket-sleeve. Gripping the sleeve can, over
time, compromise the integrity of the fiber-optic cable termination in the MT-RJ
connector.
Cleaning the Fiber-Optic Connectors

Fiber-optic connectors are used to connect two fibers together. When these
connectors are used in a communications system, proper connection is critical.
Fiber-optic connectors differ from electrical connectors or microwave connectors.
In a fiber-optic system, light is transmitted through an extremely small fiber core.
Because fiber cores are often 62.5 microns or less in diameter in MMF and 8.3 to
10 microns in SMF, dust particles and any contamination on the face of the fiber
core can degrade the performance of the connector interface where the two cores
meet. The connector must be precisely aligned, and the connector interface must
be absolutely free of trapped contaminants.

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To clean the fiber-optic connectors, use a CLETOP cassette cleaner (type A for
SC connectors or type B for MT-RJ connectors) and follow the product
instructions. If a CLETOP cassette cleaner is not available, follow these steps:
Step 1 Gently wipe the ferrules and end-face surfaces of the connector with an alcohol
pad. Be sure that the pad makes full contact with the end-face surfaces. Wait five
seconds for the surfaces to dry and repeat.
Step 2 Blow dry the connectors with canned, dry, oil-free, compressed air.
Step 3 Use a magnifying glass or inspection microscope to inspect the ferrule. If
contaminants are visible, repeat the cleaning procedure.
The connectors used inside the system have been cleaned by the manufacturer and
connected to the adapters in the proper manner. The operation of the system
should be error free if the customer provides clean connectors on the application
side, follows the previous directions, and follows the listed guidelines:
• Clean the connectors using lens tissues before connecting to the adapters. Use
pure alcohol to remove contamination.
• Do not clean the inside of the connector adapters.
• Do not use force or quick movements when connecting the fiber-optic
connectors in the adapters.
• Cover the connector adapters to avoid contaminating the inside of the
adapters while cleaning the chassis.
• Cover the connectors and adapters to avoid the inside of the adapters or the
surface of the connectors from getting dirty when not using the connectors.
Note If the surface is not clean or does not have an even shine, repeat the process using
a fresh surface of the alcohol pad.

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Numerics A
1000BASE-LX/LH accessories kit, console port 3-15

channel insertion loss (table) 2-7 accessory kit, console port B-8
transmission distances (table) 2-6 ACTIVE LED
1000BASE-SX ATM modules description (table) 1-52
channel insertion loss (table) 2-7 ACTIVE LEDs 1-12
1000BASE-SX GBIC adapters
transmission distances (table) 2-6 DB-25 B-11
1000BASE-T DB-9 B-10
transmission distances (table) 2-6 modem B-12
1000BASE-ZX addresses
channel insertion loss (table) 2-7 MAC 1-86
transmission distances (table) 2-6 physical interface 1-85
100BASE-FX ports 1-84
optical characteristics (table) 2-5 ATM
10BASE-FL LEDs 1-51
optical characteristics (table) 2-4 modules 1-48 to 1-52
10 Gigabit Ethernet optical specifications MMF (table) 2-3
5-dB attenuator requirement (caution) 2-7 optical specifications SMF (table) 2-3
optical characteristics (table) 2-9 attenuators, using with 1000BASE-ZX
GBIC 2-6
optical transmission distance specifications
(table) 2-8 audience xi

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Index
Catalyst 6506 switches

B
description 1-4
blank module carriers 3-3 Catalyst 6509-NEB-A switches
boot Flash 1-7 description 1-4
Catalyst 6509-NEB switches
description 1-4
C
cables description 1-4
ATM distance limitations 2-3 Catalyst 6513 switch
Category 3 maximum transmission distances description 1-4
(table) 2-4 supervisor engine requirement (note) 1-4
Category 5 maximum transmission distances Category 3 UTP cables
(table) 2-4
maximum transmission distances (table) 2-4
distance limitations
category 5e static electricity caution B-5
description 2-1
Category 5 UTP
Ethernet 2-4
maximum transmission distances (table) 2-4
Fast Ethernet 2-4
category 6 static electricity caution B-5
Gigabit Ethernet 2-6
channel capacity
specifications B-1
connection distances and 2-1
cabling
channel insertion loss
console port 2-13
GBICs (table) 2-7
console ports B-8
cleaning
unconditioned laser source on SMF 2-11
guidelines B-18
commands
description 1-2
show module 3-20
show port 1-86, 3-20
description 1-2
write 3-12
description 1-4

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Communication Media Module console port mode switch

description 1-75 ATM modules 1-49, 1-50
E1 interface module front panel (figure) 1-79 description 1-14
front panel (figure) 1-76 Multilayer Switch Module 1-57
interface modules 1-75 pinouts for mode 1 DB-25 adapters B-11
interface modules features (table) 1-77 pinouts for mode 1 DB-9 adapters B-11
LEDs (table) 1-78 signaling for mode 1 B-9
T1 interface module front panel (figure) 1-79 signaling for mode 2 B-9
connecting content switching modules
modem 3-16 front panel (figure) 1-71
terminal 3-15 LEDs 1-71
connection distances 2-1 conventions xii
connectivity
checking 3-22
D
connectors
connector types 2-14 DB-25 adapters
port 2-14 modem adapter pinout (table) B-13
see specific types of connectors (for example, pinouts (table) B-11
MT-RJ connectors)
DB-9 adapters
console port
pinouts (table) B-11
accessories kit 3-15
differential mode delay
cable transmission distances 2-14
See DMD
connecting to 3-15
distance limitations
description 1-13
ATM 2-3
port mode switch B-9
compared to laser transmission (figure) 2-12
signaling and pinouts
connections 2-1
mode 1 B-10
description 2-1
mode 2 B-13

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Index
Ethernet cables 2-4

F
Fast Etherent cables 2-4
Gigabit Ethernet cables 2-6 fault tolerance 1-6
DMD fiber-optic
description 2-11 conectors 2-15
IEEE 802.3z 2-11 connectors 2-15
transmission 2-7
fiber-optic cable
E ATM 2-3
EEPROM 1-7, 1-86 channel capacity 2-1
EIA/TIA-232 transmission speeds 2-14 Ethernet 2-4
environmental monitoring 1-88 Fast Ethernet 2-4
environmental specifications (table) A-2 Gigabit Ethernet 2-6
Ethernet filler plate, module 3-3
maximum transmission distances (table) 2-4 Flash PC cards
Ethernet and Fast Ethernet maximum installing and removing 3-19
transmission distances (table) 2-4 sizes 3-18
Ethernet modules write-protection switch 3-18
WS-6024-10FL-MT 1-20 FlexWAN module
WS-X6148-GE-TX 1-21 speeds 1-52
WS-X6148-RJ21V 1-22 FlexWAN modules
WS-X6148-RJ45V 1-23 front panel (figure) 1-54
WS-X6148V-GE-TX 1-21 LEDs (table) 1-54
WS-X6248-RJ45 1-25 MSFC 1-52
WS-X6548-GE-TX 1-31 PFC 1-52
WS-X6548V-GE-TX 1-32 front panel features
excessive link spans 2-13 console port 1-13
LEDs 1-12

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PCMCIA slots 1-15 IEEE 802.3z 2-11

port mode switches 1-14 installing
Reset buttons 1-13 patch cord 2-10
switch load meters 1-15 supervisor engine 3-2
uplink ports 1-15 switching module 3-2
Intrusion Detection System Module
description 1-68
G
front panel (figure) 1-69
GBICs hard disk LED 1-70
channel insertion loss (table) 2-7 LEDs (table) 1-70
connecting to 3-16 PCMCIA slot 1-70
connectors 2-5 shutdown button 1-70
See also specific types of GBICs 2-18
Gigabit Ethernet
L
DMD occurrences 2-11
Gigabit Ethernet maximum transmission laser transmission 2-12
distances 2-5 LEDs
Gigabit Ethernet modules 1-36
ATM modules (table) 1-51
Gigabit Interface Converters 2-18 description 1-12
modules 1-47
H transmission 2-12
LED transmission 2-12
hot swapping light pathways
component hot swapping 1-7 See modes
supervisor engines and modules 1-87 LINK LED
ATM modules description (table) 1-52
description (table) 1-48
I
supervisor engine 1-13
IEEE, recommended signaling
requirements 2-1

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link spans, excessive 2-13 MSM

LX/LH GBIC 2-9, 2-14 features 1-54
status LED 1-56
M
MT-RJ connectors
MAC address 100BASE-FX 2-15
allocation 1-86 description B-15
description 1-84 figure B-15
management 1-7 Multilayer Switch Feature Cards
memory components 1-7 See MSFCs
modem, connecting to 3-16 Multilayer Switch Module
modem adapter B-12 See MSM
modes multimode fiber-optic cable
fiber 2-11 Ethernet and Fast Ethernet 2-4
module functionality Gigabit Ethernet 2-6
hot swapping 1-87
MAC address 1-84
N
MAC address allocation 1-86
physical interface addresses 1-85 NAM
port features 1-58
addresses 1-84 Network Analysis Module
modules See NAM
blank module carriers 3-3 NVRAM 1-7
LED description 1-47
supervisor engine module 1-86
O
MSFCs
FlexWAN modules 1-52 optical power specifications (table) 2-9
supervisor engine features 1-6 organization xii
overfilled launch condition 2-12

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Policy Feature Cards

P
See PFCs
Packet-over-SONET port
see POS densities 2-16
patch cord port addresses 1-84
configuration example 2-10 port mode switch
differential mode delay 2-11 description 1-14
installation 2-10 mode 1 B-10
installation, figure 2-11 mode 2 B-13
length 2-10 use of 3-15, B-9
using with LX/LH GBICs 2-9 post-installation 3-22
PCMCIA power management 1-88
See also Flash PC cards PWR MGMT LEDs 1-12
PCMCIA Flash
Flash file system 1-7
PCMCIA slots, description 1-15, 3-18
R
PFC redundancy 1-6
FlexWAN modules 1-52 Regulatory Compliance and Safety
PHONE LED Information xiv
WS-X6148-RJ21V 1-23 related documentation xix
WS-X6148-RJ45V 1-24 required tools 3-2
WS-X6348-RJ-21V 1-28 Reset button, description 1-13
WS-X6348-RJ-45 1-29 RJ-21 connectors
WS-X6348-RJ-45V 1-30 cable type restriction note B-2
PHONE LED description (table) 1-48 RJ-45 connector, 10/100BASE-TX 2-14
physical interface addresses 1-85 RJ-45 connectors
physical specifications (table) A-2 description B-5
ping command 3-22 figure B-6
pinging a host 3-22

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rollover cable B-9 Supervisor Engine 1

RX LED console port 1-13
ATM modules description (table) 1-51 console port mode switch 1-14
Flash PC cards 3-17
front panel features (figure) 1-11
S
LEDs 1-12
SC connector memory components 1-7
description B-14 Reset button 1-13
SC-type connector STATUS LED 1-54, 1-57
GBIC interfaces 2-14 Supervisor Engine 2
show module command 3-20 references to Supervisor Engine 1 and
Supervisor Engine 2 (note) 1-2
show port command 1-86, 3-20
SHUTDOWN button
chassis slot assignments 3-2
NAM front panel (figure) 1-62
Compact Flash and MicroDrive 3-19
signaling requirements,
IEEE-recommended 2-1 front panel (figure) 1-11
SIGNAL LED installation restrictions 1-10
ATM modules description (table) 1-52 LED descriptions 1-12
single mode fiber-optic cable 2-5 uplink ports 1-16
software requirements 2-26 Supervisor Engine III
specifications, environmental and physical connecting a terminal 3-16
(table) A-2 supervisor engine module, slot numbers 1-86
STATUS LED 1-57 supervisor engine slot assignements (table) 3-3
ATM module description (table) 1-51 switches
Ethernet and gigabit Ethernet module feature descriptions (table) 1-6
description (table) 1-47
features supported 1-3, 1-4
firewall service modules 1-65
See also specific switches (for example,
FlexWAN modules 1-54 Catalyst 6506 switches
MSM module description (table) 1-57 Switch Fabric Module 2
use in Catalyst 6513 switches 1-5

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W
Catalyst 6500 series switches 1-5
features 1-72, 1-73 warnings
front panel (figure) 1-73, 1-74 translations xiv
LCD display 1-73, 1-74 write command 3-12
redundancy and (note) 1-5 write-protection switch on Flash PC card 3-19
slot assignments 1-5 WS-C6500-SFM
STATUS LED 1-73, 1-74 description 1-72
Switch load meter 1-13 front panel (figure) 1-73
SYSTEM LEDs 1-12 LCD display 1-73
LEDs 1-73
push button switches 1-73
T WS-G5483
terminal, connecting to 3-15 transmision distances (table) 2-6
tools WS-G5484
required for installation 3-2 transmission distances (table) 2-6
TX LED WS-G5486
ATM modules description (table) 1-51 transmision distances (table) 2-6
WS-G5487
transmision distances (table) 2-6
U WS-G6483 OIM
uplink ports optical power specifications (table) 2-9
connecting to 3-16 optical transmission specifications

(table) 2-8
description 1-15
WS-G6488 OIM 1-42
optical power specifications (table) 2-9
V optical transmission specifications
(table) 2-8
verifying installation 3-20

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WS-SVC-CMM WS-X6024-10FL-MT
6-port E1 interface module 1-79 description 1-20
6-port T1 interface module 1-79 front panel (figure) 1-20
description 1-75 LEDs 1-20
front panel (figure) 1-76 WS-X6066-SLB-APC
interface module LEDs (table) 1-79 description 1-71
LEDs (table) 1-78 front panel (figure) 1-71
supported features (table) 1-77 LEDs (table) 1-72
WS-SVC-FWM-1-K9 WS-X6101-OC12-MMF
description 1-63 console port mode switch 1-49
front panel (figure) 1-65 description 1-49
LEDs 1-65 front panel (figure) 1-49
LEDs (table) 1-65 LEDs 1-49
shutdown button 1-65 WS-X6101-OC12-SMF
WS-SVC-IPSEC-1 console port mode switch 1-50
description 1-66 description 1-50
front panel (figure) 1-66 front panel (figure) 1-50
WS-SVC-NAM-1 WS-X6148-GE-TX
front panel (figure) 1-60 front panel (figure) 1-21
shutdown button 1-60 WS-X6148-RJ21V
supported RMON groups 1-59 description 1-22
WS-SVC-NAM-2 front panel (figure) 1-23
description 1-61 inline power 1-22
front panel (figure) 1-62 LEDs 1-23
LEDs (table) 1-62
RMON groups supported 1-61

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WS-X6148-RJ45V
description 1-23
inline power 1-23
LEDs 1-24
WS-X6148V-GE-TX
description 1-21
inline power 1-21
LEDs 1-22
WS-X6182-2PA
description 1-52
LEDs 1-53
supported WAN adapters (table) 1-53
WS-X6224-100FX-MT
description 1-24
LEDs 1-24
WS-X6248A-TEL
description 1-26
LEDs 1-26
WS-X6248-RJ45
description 1-25
LEDs 1-25

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WS-X6248-TEL description 1-30

description 1-25 front panel (figure) 1-30
LEDs 1-25 WS-X6380-NAM 1-58
WS-X6302-MSM 1-54 WS-X6381-IDS
LEDs 1-56 description 1-68
Ws-X6302-MSM front panel (figure) 1-69
front panel (figure) 1-56 hard disk LED 1-70
WS-X6316-GE-TX LEDs (table) 1-70
description 1-38 PCMCIA slot 1-70
front panel (figure) 1-38 shutdown button 1-70
LEDs 1-38 WS-X6408A-GBIC
WS-X6324-100FX-MM description 1-39
LEDs 1-27 WS-X6408-GBIC
WS-X6324-100FX-SM description 1-38
LEDs 1-27 WS-X6416-GBIC
WS-X6348-RJ-21V description 1-40
LEDs 1-28 WS-X6416-GE-MT
WS-X6348-RJ-45 description 1-41
LEDs 1-29
WS-X6348-RJ45V

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WS-X6500-SFM2 WS-X6516-GBIC
front panel (figure) 1-74 Distributed Forwarding Card upgrade 1-43
LCD display 1-74 front panel (figure) 1-43
LEDs 1-74 LEDs 1-43
push button switches 1-74 WS-X6516-GE-TX
redundancy 1-74 description 1-44
WS-X6501-10GEX4 Distributed Forwarding Card upgrade 1-44
LEDs 1-41 WS-X6524-100FX-MM
optical transmission specifications description 1-31
(table) 2-8
WS-X6501-1-GEX4
LEDs 1-31
optical power specifications (table) 2-9
WS-X6548-GE-TX
WS-X6502-10GE
description 1-31, 1-35
description 1-42
front panel (figure) 1-32, 1-35
Distributed Forwarding Card upgrade 1-42
LEDs 1-32, 1-35
QoS port architecture 1-35
LEDs 1-42
WS-X6548-RJ-21
OIM support 1-42
description 1-33
WS-X6516A-GBIC
description 1-43
LEDs 1-33
Distributed Forwarding Card upgrade 1-43
WS-X6548-RJ-45
description 1-34
LEDs 1-44
LEDs 1-34

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WS-X6548V-GE-TX
description 1-32
inline power 1-32
LEDs 1-33
WS-X6608-E1 1-80
WS-X6608-T1
description 1-80
LEDs (table) 1-81
WS-X6624-FXS
description 1-82
LEDs (table) 1-83
WS-X6704-10GE
description 1-44
LEDs 1-45
QoS architecture 1-44
WS-X6724-SFP
description 1-45
LEDs 1-45
QoS architecture 1-45
WS-X6816-GBIC
description 1-46
installation restrictions 1-46
LEDs 1-47

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CHAPTER 1 Product Overview 1-1

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CONSOLE PORT MODE Switch 1-14

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48-Port 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Switching Module

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Network Analysis Modules 1-58

CHAPTER 2 Preparing for Installation 2-1

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Patch Cord 2-9

CHAPTER 3 Installing the Module 3-1

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APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1

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